Ira Israel wonders if the Internet is one huge High School popularity contest gone awry.
From Playboy to Holy Man: “Monk With A Camera” Entertains and Astonishes
Ira Israel chats with Nicholas Vreeland about the new biographical movie, along with reincarnation, Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness in America, and photography.
10 Ways to Avoid Misery, Despair and Depression This Holiday Season
Ira Israel reveals that authentic well-being means getting off the hedonistic treadmill and instead cultivating these surprisingly simple habits for happiness.
You’re Not Going to Get Out of Life Alive. Here’s How To Deal With That.
Ira Israel is inspired by Rick Elias TEDTalk to think about how being conscious of death affects the way we live.
“Wild”—A Long Walk Through No-Women’s Land
Ira Israel reviews the film produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon, and finds it wondrous.
In Marriage No One Can Hear You Scream
Has marriage outlived its purpose? Ira Israel would like to know.
Are You Really Crazybusy or Are You Just a Stressed-Out, Fear-Based A-hole?
Are people living happier and more fulfilling lives since technology enabled us to “do” more? Or are people increasingly stressed out due to overstimulation, due to being over-connected?
How to Avoid Mindfulness Charlatans
The brain is the hardware; the mind is the software.
Dating, Mating, & Gender Roles in the Loneliest City on Planet Earth
Ira Israel asks: What happened to human connection, and when did dating become so complicated? Here, he searches for answers.
Dear Friends and Future Lover(s)
Ira Israel asks you to only text when necessary and create deeper connections with the ones you love.
10 Ways the Pursuit of Happiness Causes Misery
Ira Israel has figured out that true happiness is simple.
“Shit, is there anyone in Los Angeles who hasn’t had dinner with Robert DeNiro???”
Ira Israel reflects on the intimate friendships he’s formed from uncanny coincidences.
Why ‘Birdman’ Will Sweep The Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards
‘Birdman’ encapsulates almost every classic male protagonist from Icarus through Faust, Charles Foster Kane, Willy Loman, Stanley Kowalski, Jake Gittes, Tony Montana…
Is All Great Passion Based On Utter Dysfunctionality???
Ira Israel, on lusting after what we don’t have.
10 Things To Consider If You Want To Have More Intimate Sex
What if aliens came and observed our sexual behavior today? Would they think our acts are for procreation alone, or rather an act of love?
Do Conventions of Courtship Help Make Us Hypocrites?
Ira Israel opens discussion on the double standards in the dating world