Ilona Fried
How a Visit to a Tiny House Revealed the Essence of A Dream
There is something thrilling about the idea of stripping away what we don’t really need and living with what is essential.
Would Grieving My Father Have Felt Less Lonely With Facebook?
When Ilona’s father dies, her pain is magnified by the influx of strangers coming to pay their respects and say prayers in his name. She wonders if social media would have provided her with a more meaningful mourning period.
My “Failed” Colonoscopy Revealed Spiritual Blindspots
After the stress of a difficult colonoscopy procedure, Ilona realizes she still has some inner spiritual work to do.
How Moshe Feldenkrais Reminds Me that Life is an Adventure
By taking unconventional paths in life, Dr. Feldenkrais was able to accumulate a variety of experiences and talents which were the basis for his inspirational work.
What Etty Hillesum, Holocaust Heroine, Taught Me About Living Deeply
The ability of Etty Hillesum to find meaning, even while in a concentration camp, reminds us that fulfillment comes from within.
Was It Car Troubles… Or A Message From My Intuition?
When a series of mysterious car troubles occurs, the author begins to wonder if it’s actually her intuition speaking to her – or maybe a dybbuk.
Why 2016 is Not “The Worst Year”
It’s been pretty popular to look towards the end of 2016 and say “good riddance.” But it’s possible we may be losing something very valuable by rushing to judge the last year.
In Difficult Times, Stay Close To The Bone
How a scary moment with my mother caused me to refocus my mind and remind me how to deal with moments of turbulence.
How A Car Accident Exposed My Spiritual Lassitude
How a car crash helped me reexamine my spiritual reality, and how it even changed the way I look at the spiritual side of food.