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The Miracle Of Migration

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Eileen

Migration in most animals is precipitated by changing seasons and natural rhythms, including food, weather, and breeding. I marvel at how whole species can move long distances without even the help of a car, train or plane! I thought about … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Eileen

For Jews around the world, this is the season of reflection and forgiveness. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to look at the ways in which we have transgressed and to apologize, personally, to anyone we may … Continue reading →

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Extroverts and Introverts

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Eileen

Do you get your batteries charged by being at a party, or by being on your own? When you go home alone do you reach for the phone or sigh and settle into a good book or movie? These are … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Eileen

A friend gave me the following quote by Reverend Safire Rose on letting go. Lately, I have been reading it almost daily. It reminds me to let go of all that I can’t control, which is almost everything, and live … Continue reading →

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On Kindness

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Eileen

Of all the qualities that augment good in the world, I believe kindness is number one. Kindness is a doorway to the heart. It is something we learn (or not) from childhood. If we have not been treated kindly, we … Continue reading →

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What Is Spirituality?

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Eileen

The racist shootings in Charleston, South Carolina last week have torn my heart. What motivates anyone to kill fellow human beings? I don’t know the answers, but in the wake of such horror I find myself searching for comfort in … Continue reading →

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What We Learn From Family: From My Talk in Monaco

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Eileen

Last week I had the honor of speaking before several hundred leading entrepreneurs from around the world at a conference organized by Ernst & Young. It was held in Monaco, in the beautiful city of Monte Carlo. I talked about … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Eileen

          I’ve been thinking lately about unconditional love, the quality of acceptance which everyone seeks, but is sometimes hard to find. I discovered this week that it exists all around us; we just have to know … Continue reading →

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The Next Revolution in Health Care?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Eileen

            I had the honor of speaking yesterday at a Summit at The Cleveland Clinic dedicated to “Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation.” The 2,200 people attending were comprised of executives and administrators, doctors, nurses and … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Eileen

A wise man once told me it’s important to breathe to your lung’s fullest capacity everyday. Deep breath exercises the vital muscle of one’s lungs. This is different from the gentle, concentrated breath of meditation, but both are important.  One … Continue reading →

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