Finding Zen in the City

Honest--and sometimes comical--daily stories of reflection and inspiration.

by Ilana Donna Arazie

Single and Medicating

Many single girls what to know how to finally find Mr. Right and get married later in life. Here are some magical lessons you can pull out of your skinny jeans. Read More

America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers

When I was in high school I was mainly concerned with bad 80's music and my overly teased hair, which is why I am so impressed the girls and boys named America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers. Read More

Why Our Thoughts Keep Us Lost

Two weeks after I move to Westchester, I meet a suburban mom who tells me about an amazing meditation teacher in town I just have to meet. Read More

The Art of Giving and Receiving

Find out how the art giving gets you many more gifts in return. Read More

Five Ways to Feel Happy

Here are some techniques that keep me focused on happy, calming thoughts. And yes, unicorns, rainbows and cute little black dresses are included. Read More

Getting Ready to OM

Do you really know what your orgasm feels like? OMing or orgasmic meditation is a practice that gets you in touch with your orgasm in a new and different way! Read More

Making Trillions Is Spiritual

Business writer and hedge fund manager James Altucher shares some spiritual approaches for making trillions. Read More

Finding Thinner Peace II

I’m standing at the Whole Foods salad bar and I’ve no idea what to eat. A friend who is a holistic health coach showed me where to start. Read More

The Problem with Thinking

Sometimes I feel like the chatter in my head can fill Yankee Stadium. Here is why we all think too much and how to snap out of it!

It's no surprise we all want to know our future—the thought of living in the present with the unknown is unsettling. Here's how to deal. Read More

How to be a Zen Dater

Here are 8 ways to to attract real love into your fifth chakra, or any chakra, for that matter! Read More

How to Find Love and Never be Lonely

I used to hate it when I heard people expound on that old adage: you can’t love someone until you learn to love yourself. What exactly does that mean? Read More

A friend of mine vacationed in Argentina a few years ago and fell in love with a Reiki master named Marcelo. Fast forward five years: They’re married, she’s preggers and Marcelo’s hands were over me. Find out what happened next! Read More

Discover Slow Sex

I don’t understand how I run into the most random people who lead me to even more randomness. The other evening I was at a Jewish singles dinner and before I could eat my baked chicken, the conversation turned to female Orgasms. Here's what I discovered. Read More

Find The Real You

Why does it sometimes feel the older we get the less we know about ourselves? Read More

Meditation, Not Medication

Meditating in New York has cured my anxiety. Here's why and how. Read More

Buddhism 101 with Dave the Monk

I was shopping for new meditation spots and recently saw a flyer advertising a new Buddhist temple with daily sessions. The place piqued my interest, so the other day I paid a visit to the temple, which turned out to be inside a brownstone on the Upper West Side. Here's my story about meeting Monk Dave. Read More

Turn Your Passion into to a Paycheck

Here's how to turn your passion into your paycheck and love what you do. Read More

How to Detach and Chill Out

This week I needed a refresher in the law of detachment: putting your intentions out there and having goals, but not controlling or anticipating the results. Basically, I needed to chill out.

The vast majority of us are into self-help. Don’t deny it: You and I both know you do a double take when Oprah’s on TV. But who knew self-help could be combined into our workout routines. Read More

Be Happy, Dammit

Have you ever entertained the idea of calling someone you admire but have never met to meet for coffee? Read More

The Real Deal on Finding Love

I was watching the local news the other day (first mistake), and heard a report about the odds being stacked against single New York City women.

Here was the math: Read More

Create a Personal Revolution

At my last “Something Different for Women” group we discussed the power of one person.

(Yes, I’m in a women’s group. No, we don’t chat about men. Well… Maybe sometimes.) Read More

Stop Spring's Stress

Spring is in the air, but it feels like stress is upon us too. Many friends of mine feel overworked, overscheduled, and way underpaid. When did we become a culture incapable of time management? I spoke with Darcy Belanger, a very savvy executive coach, and he broke it right down for me. Read More