My Spaghetti-on-the-Ceiling Theory of Book Promotion

What Jonah Knew, my first novel—a psychological thriller about mothers and sons whose lives intersect in mysterious ways—will be published three months from now. I couldn’t be happier. I first had the idea for the book back in the 90’s. And though I’ve written other books and lots of essays and articles since conceiving Jonah,…

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The Joy of Not Knowing

When I began practicing meditation 30 years ago, I discovered the concept of not knowing, which is at the core of the Buddha’s teachings. The idea is that if we take a break from the habitual thought loops that keep our minds spinning like an out-of-control top, we can actually meet the present moment with…

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