Amen
I have become very enthusiastic about the recitation of amen. Amen is the traditional Hebrew response to blessings uttered before food, ritual activity, or upon noteworthy sensory experiences. It is
Curious about Homeopathy
I am a student of homeopathy. My interest in homeopathic medicine began when I experienced its astounding benefits for my children, and then for myself. I am now in my
Religion and Remedy
To a large extent, my academic interests in the last two decades have traced the course of my own life, its challenges and blessings. My recent book, Mother’s Milk, was undoubtedly the product of my own life as a mother. It emerged not from the fluid unfolding of such a life, but from the disruptions and dislocations along the way.
Healing
Healing is on our minds. It’s on our minds because we seek healing for ourselves and for others. Even if we have been spared the challenges of serious illness or
Touching and Not Touching
I am entering a new phase in my parenting life. My children are approaching their teen years, and I am trying to reduce my involvement in their lives. This is
A peculiar sort of learning
Every few months I watch this clip of Moshe Feldenkrais on the topic of human learning: I am particularly fascinated with the following words (begins at minute 11:40): “There are