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Month: January 2020

Sin, Repentance, Self, G-d

January 31, 2020January 29, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

I remember in my twenties reciting a psalm which acknowledges one has sinned and asks G-d for forgiveness. That’s all good and well, but the issue was, which is really an issue I’ve had my whole life, that I had to heal something inside myself—not just ask G-d for forgiveness, but ask myself as well. … Continue reading Sin, Repentance, Self, G-d

Different Take on Religion’s Rules

January 30, 2020March 21, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

"I'm not closing you out, I'm closing him in." My co-teacher recently said to a parent who was dropping off her child in the morning. Apparently, another child in our class was seeing this as an opportunity to make an escape down the hallway. I sat with that phrase for a moment and then realized … Continue reading Different Take on Religion’s Rules

The Significance of a Dot

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

During my lunch break today I had to call the bank where I have my nutrition business account. They recently got taken over by another company and my online log in wasn’t working. I spoke to the kind clerk who helped me set up the account two years ago. (Side bar: having this ongoing relationship … Continue reading The Significance of a Dot

Gym Scheduling Mishap; The Road of Life

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

This morning I realized I had forgotten my goggles and swim cap after I was already en route to the gym. Having to go back meant getting there a little later and possibly not getting my own lane because of it. After I turned the car around, my morning was off-track, I wasn’t supposed to … Continue reading Gym Scheduling Mishap; The Road of Life

Gym Session and Birds

January 28, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

Just as healing as my morning gym session are the tweets of the birds up in the trees that I hear as I enter and exit the gym. #bepresent #nature #powerofthepause

Complete or Incomplete on My Own?

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

Dating in my twenties, I was always confused. If I am content on my own, complete on my own, then how will I find a mate—isn’t he supposed to complete me? But when I was not content and felt incomplete, I attracted guys who weren’t healthy for me. This morning I had the following thought: … Continue reading Complete or Incomplete on My Own?

Learning Responsibility of Childcare Young

January 27, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

Many of the members of my community have more than 4 kids. Having grown up as one of two, and seeing 4 kids as huge, a family of 7 kids (or more!) blows my mind. One thing I have noticed is the older siblings have much more wisdom about caring for children than I did … Continue reading Learning Responsibility of Childcare Young

Lessons in Mindfulness from Typing and Strumming

January 14, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

As I type up my mother's notebooks of Torah thoughts and lessons, I noticed that I make more typos when I am rushing. Meaning, I am looking at the words that are to come instead of focusing on the current word. Obviously, I need to be looking at the future words to go faster, but … Continue reading Lessons in Mindfulness from Typing and Strumming

Empathy Is Key

January 13, 2020January 10, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ 1 Comment

They say a smile is magical. When you share it you lose nothing, but the other gains hope, encouragement, and comfort. I’d like to add to this that a smiley, friendly, empathetic remark is priceless. Last week when our water was off due to a block-wide water leak, I went back after my morning workout … Continue reading Empathy Is Key

Water Shut Off

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020 ~ Gila Daman ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday was special for another reason besides getting my own swim lane. Our water was shut off in the morning due to a water pipe leak next door. It reminded not to take water or showers for granted. I was also reminded not to take towels for granted, since I forgot mine when I went … Continue reading Water Shut Off

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