The Art Of Living Well

Welcome to my newsletter, "The Art of Living Well".

I'm writing this newsletter to share what I've learned from deep dives into the experience of being human. I've been privileged to see life through three different lenses:

• Research on human life: I'm a research scientist and I direct the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has studied thousands of people in 724 families across 85 years. This research has given me a unique perspective on the common themes and challenges of human life.

• Psychotherapy: I'm a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, and I see patients every day. I've had the privilege of learning about individual lives in great depth. This work has taught me about the power of relationships, the importance of resilience, and the healing potential of human connection.

• Zen meditation: I've been practicing Zen meditation and teaching Zen for over two decades. This practice has helped me to cultivate peace, compassion, and clarity. It has also given me a deeper understanding of the nature of mind and reality.

I used to believe that these roles of therapist, researcher, and Zen meditator were separate and needed to stay in their separate boxes. But over time, I've come to see how much rich overlap there is among all these ways of studying life. Because it is, after all, the same human life, no matter how we look at it.

What You'll Get in This Newsletter

In this newsletter, I'll share insights from my research, my work as a therapist, and my own personal journey. I'll also share stories, tips, and resources that I hope will be helpful to you in your own exploration of the human experience.

I'll cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Relationships: How to build strong, healthy relationships

• Mindfulness: How to cultivate peace and presence in your daily life

• Resilience: How to bounce back from challenges

• Meaning and purpose: How to find what energizes you and feels worthy of your time and effort

• Spirituality: The power of connection to something larger than ourselves

I hope you'll join me in this exploration. Together, we can learn more about ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Thank you for reading!

I'm excited to share the journey with you.

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