What Trees Can Teach Us About Politics
Perhaps if we looked at the ways trees interact so harmoniously with the world around them, we might be able to learn something deep about the political discussions in the world today.
Adam Lavitt
Descended From Trauma, Enriched By Hope
A descendant of a Holocaust survivor shares how his grandfather’s legacy has affected him today, both in its trauma, and in his grandfather’s enormously powerful spirit.
How Listening To Music Taught Me To Compose My Own Life
How being transported by the music of a string quartet changed me in one moment.
Compassion Is a Skill
Compassion is not just an action or an emotion. It’s more comparable to a muscle: one that can be exercised.
My Experience Doing A Tech Cleanse
An attempt to turn FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) into JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out).
Why I Let Go Of My Life’s Purpose
Is finding and living up to our “life’s purpose” worth it? Or simply a burden? And are there any alternatives?
When Meditation Gets Real
What happens when we use meditation to explore our griefs, our dark moments, and our difficulties? Adam Lavitt explores his experience doing just that.
Shining a Light on Being Too Tired to Care
Bombarded with news stories of gun violence, and racist and Islamophobic rhetoric from politicians, I’ve begun to notice a numbness … Continue Reading
Connecting and Resolving Conflict: Inspired by Dance
I counsel individuals of all ages as they struggle in their relationships with friends, partners, and family members. It goes … Continue Reading
Beyond Bored: Entering the Soul of Creativity
Recently, I introduced meditation to my high school spirituality class. I joined them, closing my eyes, peeking to see how … Continue Reading