The Art of Showing Up

In an op-ed for The New York Times, David Brooks diagnosed that “bailing is one of the defining acts of the current moment because it stands at the nexus of so many larger trends: the ambiguity of modern social relationships, the fraying of commitments . . . the decline of civilization, the collapse of morality and the ruination of all we hold dear.”  The Art of Showing Up is a modern roadmap to true connection—with our family, friends, and ourselves. It teaches kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness that ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life. Because when it comes to modern friendships, we are woefully inept: We barely manage to show up for our own commitments, let alone maintain decent relationships. And we’re suffering. We’re lonely, burned out, “too busy” to see our friends, and certainly don’t have time to make new ones. We’re living in an all-new social landscape, with unprecedented...