I settle into my cushion, my mind jumping to the 4 days of the retreat stretching ahead of me. I’m … More
Author: Elana Kirsh
A former joker, smoker and midnight toker, Elana currently lives in Israel with her superstar son GG and daughter Little A. She's been working in digital content creation for the past 16 years, currently serving as CEO of The Cannigma.
Yoga: ashtanga, meditation: vipassana, food: organic with a generous splash of pizza.
Meditating Through the Storm
The topic of meditation came up at a family dinner at my in-laws’ place last week. My father-in-law asked me … More
A Photo to Remember You
It’s 6:30am and I’m in the bathroom brushing my teeth, lost in thought. GG comes in chattering away, something about … More
Working from Home is the Enemy of Mindfulness
On the face of it, I have a fairly ideal work-from-home situation right now. For starters, I have a job … More
It’s the End of the World. Breathe.
Work is insane. Even more when I’m working from home. My husband won’t stop coughing. Googling random shit and my … More
All Those Video Calls Have Got Me Thinking About Bodies
We’ve been on quasi-quarantine at home now for a week, and I can’t even count the amount of video calls … More
Moderation is my Nemesis
Moderation and I have never been friends. Not natural friends, anyway. I tend to do better with strict rules or … More
Guilt and Mindfulness
I’ve been feeling guilty lately. Kind of an occupational hazard of being a Jewish mother I guess, especially a Jewish … More
I Thought My Cannabis Story Was Over Years Ago
My romance with the green flower started in the mid-90s, around the same time as I met cigarettes and alcohol … More
Talking About War With 5 Year Olds
GG had a story to tell me when I got home from work today. “Mama, there’s this country near us, … More
Mama in the Moment 