Tag Archives: observe
Beautiful Stillness
Walking recently at sunset on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Manhattan incandescent against an orange sky, I watched a line of tourists taking the same photo. I challenged myself to observe without documenting, to have an experience and let my memory … Continue reading
Lesson on Emotional Intelligence
My most important lesson on emotional intelligence was early in my career, at a Wall Street Job. I was exhausted and kept making small mistakes. My supervisor could’ve blown up, justifiably. But he had the presence of mind to be … Continue reading
W.A.I.T.
WATCH Take a moment to be present and observe what is happening right now. What do you see, smell, and hear? What is actually happening in the present moment? Imagine you are simply a camera, taking in everything in your … Continue reading
M.E.A.N.
This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The acronym of MEAN can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it out and see … Continue reading
The S.T.O.P. Practice
This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The four steps of the STOP practice can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 