Last night, my 13-year old daughter asked me what was the latest in Syria. In our family, we regularly talk about world events — whether it is the circus of the US pre-election cycle (during the first Republican debate, they … Read More
My parents tell a story about a debate around my birth. They were newly married and had moved to the US for my father’s medical training. They had arrived in this country with $8, but through hard work and determination … Read More
A few months ago, I did a panel, and follow-up interview with Prevention Magazine (a magazine which I love, by the way) on aging gracefully. How funny to find myself being a voice for that… On the panel, as others talked about … Read More
A Powerful Tip I read about in “Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain”by Dr. Dan Siegel I was dropping off my 12 year old daughter to her 7th Grade retreat, and I could see that she was … Read More
Last week, after dropping Leela off to her first day of 4th grade at school, I came home and a wave of exhaustion, relaxation, elation and depression all hit at once. My 7th grader, Tara, started a new Middle School … Read More
Arianna Huffington is at the top of my list of women who intrigue me and whom I truly admire. Having met and heard her speak many times, I am always impressed by how articulate and smart she is. (Her relationship … Read More
I was nine years old when my father, Deepak Chopra, taught me to meditate. Meditation has become an invaluable tool in my life to help me stay calm, centered, and focused since then. A vital part of meditation is breath. … Read More
Every year I set the same resolutions – lose 15 pounds, cut out refined sugar, meditate daily, exercise 5 times a week – resolutions that seem like nostalgic wishes by mid February. This year I set the intent I am … Read More
This afternoon as my husband, two daughters and I wandered the streets of Hanoi, Vietnam, we reflected on 2013 and shared our hopes and dreams for 2014. (We are in Hanoi on an incredible family vacation to meet family who … Read More
My Conversation with Caryl Stern, President US Fund for UNICEF When I was in college, I wrote my senior thesis on the Convention of the Rights of the Child. I no longer know where that document is or even remember … Read More