In my book The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood, I have an essay entitled, "Adulthood: Where's the Confetti?" where I discuss my challenge with not receiving positive feedback and adulation like I did when I was a student. I continue to struggle with this, yearning for praise and positive feedback for what I do in … Continue reading A Few Words Provide Big Encouragement
Month: March 2020
Corona Unites and Divides
This is a weird time for the world. I hope it gets better and we all get through it emotionally and economically. And, of course, health, first and foremost. I see a lot of emotional, mental repercussions—it’s a global stressor that we all, each of us, needs to manage in our own way. It is … Continue reading Corona Unites and Divides
We All Need Some Sunshine Right Now
Looking at my preschool students and my own kid in school this morning, I thought about how these cutie patooties don’t know what’s flying right now. The pandemic, the economic crisis. When we do safety drills in the preschool one of the jobs of teachers, along with following protocols, is keeping morale high. We sing … Continue reading We All Need Some Sunshine Right Now
Decluttering—Keep What Serves You
Yesterday was Purim—a day we received a lot of food gifts and some chatzkas. That means that yesterday was also a decluttering day. As I received things, I put what I didn’t want straight into a bag to give to others. Fortunately I can offer these items to my co-workers—an easily accessible way to donate! … Continue reading Decluttering—Keep What Serves You
Quarantine on My Mind
Quarantine on my Mind Everything else is left behind Longing for the Day when everything was Fine Now quarantine is on my Mind. Quarantined in My Mind Everything on the Outside may look Fine But doubt and darkness swirl inside Quarantined in My Mind. Quarantine in my Head People not forced to stay … Continue reading Quarantine on My Mind
Purim Messages of Personal Growth
Today is the Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim is a festive holiday as well as a creative one. People dress up (I joke it is Jewish Halloween, but it’s really quite different), gather for a big meal, distribute goody bags to their neighbors, and of course the story of Purim is read from the Megillah … Continue reading Purim Messages of Personal Growth
A Spiritual Soul Living in a Physical Body
This morning as I drove to the gym I put the radio on and really enjoyed listening to the rock music. I thought to myself how I could have said some morning blessings but I particularly liked the song that was on the radio and I really wanted to listen to it. I pondered how … Continue reading A Spiritual Soul Living in a Physical Body
Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Losing Yourself in Your Work
As I began my early morning dive into my remote side job, I reminded myself that when this is over I will still be me, and I will have to work toward a calmer, more relaxed inner state. This is a short-term project, one that I have committed a lot of energy, attention, and care … Continue reading Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Losing Yourself in Your Work
Mindful Nuggets 