Writer and Teacher. Preoccupied with things literary, mindful, meditative, and theatrical. Especially obsessed with Irish playwright J.M. Synge.Tumblr (3.0; @emilyherzlin)http://emilyherzlin.com/I’ve been practicing meditation since 2004. I’m aware of the major benefits that my practice and...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/46341611152http://emilyherzlin.com/post/46341611152Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:56:26 -0400passoverrefuge vowjewish buddhistjewish guiltjudaismmaxwell house haggaddahmacaroons“In a good play every speech should be as fully flavored as a nut or apple, and such speeches...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45915242801http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45915242801Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:11:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/de5610d299a0cbe28d6206bc53909b87/tumblr_mjv4usTI731r6om6yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/32962a3d9b0ec4b14277c63a587c9452/tumblr_mjv4usTI731r6om6yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Join the Mindful Writers this Friday, 3/22, for a special walking meditation and writing workshop at the Cathedral of St. John The Divine. 12-2pm. Bring a pen and plenty of paper.</p> <p>For more information, email mindfulwriters at gmail dot com.</p>http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45676421167http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45676421167Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:40:04 -0400st john the divineupper west sidemeditationwalking meditationmindfulnesscolumbia mindful writersmindful writingcreative writingcathedral<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/18578db5dbf1c0501b2a68bd79dafbbb/tumblr_mjqh1jZTcl1r6om6yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e6364b91eb63f4af443b0f5345f0472f/tumblr_mjqh1jZTcl1r6om6yo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>From <a href="http://www.theidproject.org/events/2013/02/16/sit-breathe-write-mindful-writing-class" target="_blank">Mindful Writing Saturday</a> at the <a href="http://www.theidproject.org/" target="_blank">Interdependence Project</a>. What a great day! Next class at IDP is April 20th 1-3pm.</p>http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45470041725http://emilyherzlin.com/post/45470041725Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:15:00 -0400mindful writingmindfulnesscreative writingID projectidpThe Interdependence Project“‎”We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us, that they may...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/43189011937http://emilyherzlin.com/post/43189011937Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:21:00 -0500mindfulnesswilliam butler yeatsyeatsWriting done with intention. When our attention wanders, we come back to the page. Writing free from...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/42354265130http://emilyherzlin.com/post/42354265130Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:49:30 -0500mindful writingwhat is mindful writingmindfulnesscreative writing“Buddhist psychology makes an interesting distinction between guilt and remorse. The feeling...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41895546494http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41895546494Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:45:00 -0500I&#8217;m very excited to announce that I will be leading Mindful Writing classes at the...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41643179658http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41643179658Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:59:34 -0500Mindfulnessmindful writersinterdependence project“If you look deeply into the person you love, you’ll be able to understand her...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41585729422http://emilyherzlin.com/post/41585729422Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:26:47 -0500New post on the Interdependence Project Blog on journaling as a mindfulness practice. http://emilyherzlin.com/post/36686301277http://emilyherzlin.com/post/36686301277Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:24:58 -0500journalingmindfulnessmindful writinginterdependence projectID projectwriting practice5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness and WRITE this Thanksgiving: My latest piece for the Interdependence...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/36138098288http://emilyherzlin.com/post/36138098288Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:29:33 -0500Mindfulnessmindfulness and writingmindful writingmindfulness tipsthe interdependence projectthe id projectthanksgivingSpontaneous poem we wrote as a group on the Highline during the Mindful Writing Workshop on October...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/33855751504http://emilyherzlin.com/post/33855751504Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:34:36 -0400spontaneous poetryspontaneous poemhighlineHighline ParkgreenspaceNYCMindfulnessmindful writingRegistration is now open for Sit, Breathe, Write: Mindfulness and Creative Writing at...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/33305158814http://emilyherzlin.com/post/33305158814Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:13:00 -0400sit breathe writemindfulness and writingmeditationmeditation and writingmindfulnesscolumbiacolumbia mindful writersmindful writers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb714u8BDc1r6om6yo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A little preview of the environment for the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/GreenspaceNYC/events/82870422/" target="_blank">Mindful Writing Workshop on the Highline </a>on Saturday, September 6th.</p>http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32713822813http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32713822813Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:37:03 -0400greenspaceNYCThe HighlineMindfulnessmindful writingmindfulness and writingmeditation and writingmeditationOPENING TO THE CITY, OPENING TO INSPIRATION: MINDFUL WRITING WORKSHOP: My guest blog post on...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32525590025http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32525590025Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:49:09 -0400greenspaceNYCmindful writingmindfulness and writingthe highlinehighlinenycmeditation and writingmeditationDemystifying writer's block by examining your own: ‎”I’m hungry. I hate my ideas....http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32520602275http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32520602275Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:15:46 -0400writer's blockusa todaymindful writingmindfulnesswritingmindfulness and writingIt may be obvious to say that Yom Kippur was never my favorite Jewish holiday, especially since...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32350024754http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32350024754Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:25:16 -0400yom kippurrosh hashanahjewish guiltjudaismmeditation and judaismbuddhism and judaismTips For a More Focused and Productive Writing Session: My second post for USA Today, with more...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32313216456http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32313216456Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:36:36 -0400usa todaymindful writingcollege applicationswritingmindfulnessMindful Writing Workshop on the Highline: On Saturday October 6th, I’m leading a Mindful...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32273319958http://emilyherzlin.com/post/32273319958Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:45:00 -0400mindful writinggreenspacenychighline parkhigh line nycJust Breathe: 5 Tips for Staying Organized and Semi-Sane: My first article for USA Today, in which I...http://emilyherzlin.com/post/31860609615http://emilyherzlin.com/post/31860609615Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:38:00 -0400USA Todaymindfulness tipsmindfulness and writingmindfulness and college applicationscollege applications