When I stepped outside to sip my coffee this morning, a plump fluffy baby bird was there quivering on the deck. Its little body was soft with baby feathers, but its wings were strong and smooth like adult wings. Baby bird must’ve attempted its maiden voyage out of the nest from one of the tall … Continue reading Stop Chirping About Why You Can’t: This is a Story of How You Can
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The Breakup That Left Me Broken, Until…
Just over eight years ago, I went through a sudden breakup. My ex and I sat down at our kitchen table in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles to have a conversation about some not-great life things. An hour later, we were breaking up. It seemed as though it came out of the blue - like that … Continue reading The Breakup That Left Me Broken, Until…
You Wanna Change the World? Start with Your Personal Finances
If you’re here in the good ol’ US of A you might be feeling some political anxiety with unsavory thoughts like: Yikes this whole climate crisis thing is no joke! Is someone gonna handle it? Or... Ummm our international relations aren’t exactly setting me at ease right now. How the heck are we going to … Continue reading You Wanna Change the World? Start with Your Personal Finances
10 Weekly Things That Make Me Happy
Many people have a punishing relationship to money. As they begin to think about taking control of their wealth, a cascade of self-defeating thoughts pour out. I’ve never been good with money.I have no idea where all my money goes?I don’t even like to look at this stuff! These thoughts generally spew from the mouth … Continue reading 10 Weekly Things That Make Me Happy
Big Life Lesson from Washing Dishes to Go to Modeling School
At 14 years old, living in small-town Vermont, I was starving for glamour. I’d do just about anything to get just a bit more glitter into my days--even spend my Friday nights drenched in garbage water. In early childhood that need for glamour didn’t exist. I loved spending afternoons in the woods and fields. Hours … Continue reading Big Life Lesson from Washing Dishes to Go to Modeling School
How My “F-You Fund” Saved Me From a Sleazy Manager
An "F-You Fund" is a stash of cash big enough so you can quit your job or leave your partner at any moment. I’ve only left one job because of sexual harassment. I was 23 years old, working at a diner-ish restaurant with a Greek spin in Essex Junction, Vermont. I should have known it … Continue reading How My “F-You Fund” Saved Me From a Sleazy Manager
I Bought This 13′ Camper Trailer to Live in and I’m Leaving NYC for a While
So... last month I put a $500 deposit down on the 13' Scamp camper trailer pictured above. I had been thinking about it for several months, exploring many different camper and RV choices, and this one felt like the perfect fit for the adventure that's calling me. What adventure is that? You might be wondering. … Continue reading I Bought This 13′ Camper Trailer to Live in and I’m Leaving NYC for a While
Ariel Interviewed on “Two Black Guys With Good Credit” about Minimalism
Last month the "Two Black Guys With Good Credit" interviewed me on their very hilarious, extremely intelligent podcast. This is a podcast I listened to regularly to help inspire my financial freedom journey out of debt. Shaun Lynda, one of the hosts, also happens to be a regular yoga student in my classes. When he … Continue reading Ariel Interviewed on “Two Black Guys With Good Credit” about Minimalism
From Lawyer to Baker: Meet the Founder of Stylish Spoon
Back when creator of Stylish Spoon, Ilana Eck, was still a working lawyer, she used to attend my Brooklyn Heights Equinox yoga classes. Her practice was strong, committed, and she always brought good vibes to the classroom. Then, the way yoga students sometimes do, she disappeared. Where had she gone? Well, I was lucky enough … Continue reading From Lawyer to Baker: Meet the Founder of Stylish Spoon
How I Paid Off $25k of Student Loan Debt in 8 Months – 33 Tips
June 1st I made the last payment on my last student loan. I thought I would be making payments on these loans for several more years, but last November I decided to do a full-scale attack and knock them out as quickly as possible. I teach yoga and meditation for a living, so it's not … Continue reading How I Paid Off $25k of Student Loan Debt in 8 Months – 33 Tips