Teacher and freelance writer exploring mindfulness, performance, education, and the outdoors.
Cambridge, MA
Joined February 2010
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For a month, our writer tried all the most popular non-alcoholic booze options. Here's what he thought.
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A spotlight on two programs offering different approaches to mindfulness training amid a soaring mental health crisis tricy.cl/3o2qnKV
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A Buddhist practitioner reacts to the effective altruism movement: tricy.cl/3U60tjB
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The waste that comes from athletic gear and apparel is a structural problem, but individual actions still matter.
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In defense of McMindfulness. slate.trib.al/gKL57y6
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Two decades after their invention, Crocs are more popular than ever, which means there are plenty of similar shoes that might just be better
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Not a fan of yoga apparel? Here are some other options.
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Religious history is rife with imposters, phonies, and well-intentioned fools. Anyone and everyone is free to shill serenity…for the right price. So, how can one tell if a teacher is the real deal?
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In today's @AreoMagazine arts & culture section, @atz840 discusses how much we lose when we fail to value stillness & receptivity instead of constant business & busyness.
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Is peacocking "an aggressive act of intimacy"? ✍️ @atz840 #NBA #NBATwitter sharpmagazine.com/2021/01/29…
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"We have undoubtedly encountered the most imposing wall our generation has faced. In such times, perhaps the best thing we can do is look for the nearest door, and venture out."
The Short-Distance Overland Blues
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It can be hard to know the right things to say right now. Here’s some guidance from mindful communication teacher @orenjaysofer for connecting in a time of unrest and isolation. tricy.cl/375NlUB
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“If professional athletes, making exorbitant sums of money and living out their childhood dreams, could also feel unfulfilled, something seemed amiss.” —@atz840 tricy.cl/2L43Khv
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It was not until I began research for the book that I discovered how closely aligned Buddhist principles are with my love of nature. Rather than separating me from the earth, they support my desire to be one with it. —Annette McGivney tricy.cl/2VhQauP
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Can we use guilt to help us stay committed to practice, or does laying a guilt trip on ourselves ultimately do more harm than good? tricy.cl/2UHYynb
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The gym class wars: Was I glorifying violence with these physical education games? ift.tt/2m18yIw
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"Here’s to hoping our augmented, interconnected, clean-living grandchildren are able to respect their elders, despite our flaws." New on the PEL Blog! goo.gl/2STgxc #PartiallyExamined #Blogging #Philosophy #Society
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We have another satirical piece from Alex Tzelnic @atz840 who would like to help everyone appear more enlightened...even if they're not exactly there yet.garr.in/2HkJWmK
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“When a PE game involving dodgeballs becomes too combative, we don’t add more dodgeballs— we take them away.” —teacher @atz840 on guns in school tricy.cl/2ovpnwK
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A #BlackFriday reminder from Zen practitioner Alex Tzelnic: suffering can even arise in the form of a new motorcycle jacket (or two) bit.ly/2xlneds @atz840