21 Mar Sharing My Wins
Celebrating at the Academy Awards after-party, I held my team’s gleaming Oscar. I was amazed by two things: one, that I was actually holding an Oscar, and two, how tricky my own mind could be....
Transformational Moments Blog
By Benedict Hoermann 
14 Mar Kitten Chronicles: Cat Walk
Baby minces along the narrow beam as if it is a broad surface. In awe of her balance, we watch her progress. A sigh of relief when she reaches the wider platform. Falling from this height, in reality, is doubtful. Still, we are happy to have pet insurance. ...
01 Mar Are you Aging or Getting Old
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” -George Bernard Shaw If we are going to talk about getting “old” we have to talk about thoughts. Thoughts are automatic. Our environment stimulates them and we listen to them as though...
14 Feb Saying “Yes” to the Dress . . . and to Transformation
I am a newlywed, to a man I have known for three decades. Let me explain: I met Christopher 33 years ago, and since then, we have cared deeply for each other. We became a couple 16 years ago, and had a wonderful son who is...
07 Feb Kitten Chronicles: Patience
Recently Baby taught herself something new. In the past, if Baby wanted to sit with me while I was working in the office, she delicately stepped off my desk into my lap. Generally, however, she came near to indicate her interest. Eager to have her...
01 Feb Through Shya’s Eyes
Shya said it again. Of course it was spoken in private with no witnesses except our cat Baby, and she can’t talk. Sometimes I must admit what he says is hard to tolerate. Should I brush it off? Walk away? Stand and take it? Or do...
17 Jan Being a Teacher – Being Myself
I have been a teacher for many years. This past year, my husband and I moved to the county of Oxfordshire inEngland, so I started looking for a new teaching position. I landed an interview with a prestigious school, and was surprised to find that...
10 Jan Kitten Chronicles: Slowly Slowly
Slowly, slowly I brush her fur. Quietly grows a contented purr. Baby’s fur grows soft and silky. Slowly, slowly I brush her fur. Each brush stroke a unique moment of intimacy. ...
01 Jan Chipping Away
“Start, then persevere until the end” is one way to approach projects. At times this can be a useful strategy. In fact for the two of us, when writing an article, the information sometimes comes fully formed like a mental download and all we need...
27 Dec The Power of Listening
I teach art in a public elementary school in New York City. I recently had an experience in which listening led to transformation. One day, I was contacted by Mrs. Perez,* the mom of one of my students. She was upset and deeply concerned about what...