The Four Questions

By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, I was reflecting on Byron Katie’s four questions. These are the questions she uses to coach people through issues and places where they get stuck. The questions are: Working through these has been so interesting. They make the day brighter and make us feel freer.

Paul Maurice

By: Gabriela Yareliz The Florida Panthers are advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. Paul Maurice’s press conference after yesterday’s hard-fought game 7 with the Leafs was such a reminder as to why he is my favorite coach. Maurice embodies a humble leader, who is fair, strategic and imparts greatness. The man is a class act.Continue reading “Paul Maurice”

Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns

By: Gabriela Yareliz I was listening to a podcast where Piers Morgan was a guest (yes, that Piers Morgan). He said something that caught my attention— the idea of celebrating the good and bad in life. He said, “We treat the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune with equanimity.” He literally goes to a restaurantContinue reading “Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns”

Going There

By: Gabriela Yareliz “There is stuff I know I can work through, but I am not sure I want to go there again. I do feel like if I will be helping others, I need to, maybe?” The person on the coaching call explained. “You will need to go there. If you are going toContinue reading “Going There”

Cultivating Identity

By: Gabriela Yareliz I know someone (who I admire) who is almost 80 and refuses to retire. Now, I do think this person has a sense of calling and vocation. They love what they do. But this brought me to thinking— how many of us are on track to do the same because we failContinue reading “Cultivating Identity”

Never Satisfied

“I will never be satisfied. Life is one constant search for betterment for me.” Jayne Mansfield By: Gabriela Yareliz I want to know that I have peace about some things. I have let go of others. I want to have a settled spirit. You know, the kind you can’t f*** with, as we say inContinue reading “Never Satisfied”

Natural Beauty

By: Gabriela Yareliz I heard Theo Von once describe dating in LA, and he said it was brutal. You have some woman your age who is dating some guy fifteen years older than her— Aerosmith, or something. She just came back from a world tour. All I can offer her is a walk, Theo saidContinue reading “Natural Beauty”

Forget the Restaurant

By: Gabriela Yareliz People say that if you want a read on someone’s character (to date or work with, for example), go to a restaurant with them. See how they treat the waiter, they say. Please— anyone can pretend through a meal. I have seen enough fake people to last me a lifetime, especially inContinue reading “Forget the Restaurant”

Ideas for NYC: Open Letter #3

Dear Eric Adams (NYC Mayor), It has been a minute, and today, I bring to you an important matter— an assault on the eyes— the newly “painted” Verrazano Bridge. Let’s hope this is primer— but look at this bridge, half painted brown. What is this? The brown looks terrible. If the idea is to makeContinue reading “Ideas for NYC: Open Letter #3”