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Costs of Modern Living

September 19, 2016 | Renée Fishman

social but not social

Technology offers many benefits. But what is it costing us? It’s time for a frank discussion about the true cost of modern living.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Andrew Sullivan, connection, distractions, life, living, New York Magazine, presence, response, technology

Drinking the Last Drops of Summer

September 5, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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[spacer size=”30″] You may hear advice to “be present to your experience” but what does that actually mean? How do we find presence in an age of smartphones and social media and ceaseless notifications?

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: meditation, pool, presence, summer

Embracing the Journey

August 21, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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The weather forecast for today was for cloudy and rain, and as I walked to the gym it was drizzling. I allowed myself to indulge in a long Sunday workout and juicy stretch, and planned to use the day to catch up on writing and work. By the time I left the gym it was […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: breathing, decisions, destination, emotions, goals, journey, mindfulness, overwhelm, presence, process, spin cycle, time

Why Meditation Is Not a Habit

May 27, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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  [spacer size=”30″] After 150 consecutive days of meditation, I’ve learned several lessons. First up: meditation is not a habit. Shocking.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: awareness, dailies, fitness, fitness first, grace, habit, lessons, meditation, mindset, practice, presence, productivity, purpose, rituals, routines, strategies, streaks, the ritual revolution, traction

Time is Infinite; Life is Fleeting

April 24, 2016 | Renée Fishman

Larchmont NY Manor Park

[spacer size=”30″] I have had this blog post I want to write about Passover. I’ve been mulling it in my head and writing bits and pieces in fits and starts for 3 days. I thought I would get some time this weekend to finish it up and publish it. I didn’t. Each time a possible […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: digital, family, life, magic moments, Passover, physical, play, presence, reflections, screentime, social media, writing

The Public Privacy of Screens

February 28, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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[spacer size=”30″] As more people use their screens to engage in written conversations, what’s our ethical obligation to turn away from the content of those screens when they are in public view?

Filed Under: Life, Technology Tagged With: ethics, etiquette, mindfulness, presence, privacy, public, screens, social contract, technology

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