Magic in the Moment: Mindfulness in Real Time

The Yellow Flower: Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos with Ara Tucker

In this deeply personal and reflective episode of Mindfulness in Real Time, Clayton Platt sits down with storyteller and human-centered leader Ara Tucker. Together, they revisit Ara’s experience as a first-year NYU law student during the events of September 11th. Amidst fear and confusion, one vivid memory—a single yellow flower on a lunch table with her father—served as an anchor of presence and clarity.

This conversation explores how moments of intense uncertainty can awaken deep mindfulness, the evolution of Ara’s career from law to leadership and storytelling, and the life lessons that emerged from simply paying attention. Whether it’s a rolling chair in therapy, a walk through a garden, or a moment of quiet connection, Ara reminds us that the ability to pause, notice, and be curious can shift the course of a life.