Wishing everyone a lovely Memorial Day weekend. I honor those who have served in our military. I grieve over those who have sacrificed their lives for our cause of freedom and democracy and send deep solace to their families. I have a lot of family who live in Israel. Their Memorial Day is called Yom … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend
Month: May 2021
Precious Grandma Memory
Placing cold calls at work recently, I pictured myself 20 years ago sitting at a long table with a row of phones reading from a script for UJA’s Super Sunday fundraiser. My grandmother chaired the event so I helped out in 7th and 8th grade. I can still remember the nervousness I felt calling complete … Continue reading Precious Grandma Memory
When Things Take Time
I heard someone on the radio ask recently, "Why in 2021 do we still wait 20 minutes for our oven to warm up?!" My response was, "Cmon!— We need something to remind us to slow down. I mean I don’t like waiting but then again the present is where reality is. It’s how we access … Continue reading When Things Take Time
Don’t Go On Empty
With my husband's new job I don't have to work a couple extra hours a week. This is great, since even without that added pressure, I tend to put too much on my plate, run in overdrive, etc, and then I end up feeling burnt out. It always ends up biting me in the butt. … Continue reading Don’t Go On Empty
All the Small Things
To the tune of All the Small Things by Blink-182 All the small things The hell they bring I take a breath It's my best friend Always I know My faith doesn't show Plotting, planning Overall agitating Turn to my soul It will not go Dim the lights and It carries me home Vipassana-na-na-na-na-na-na x … Continue reading All the Small Things
Mindfully Musicking
What is mindful musicking and is musicking even a word? Now that I've written a book of poetry, I think I've earned my poetic license, LOL. I am here defining mindful musicking as mindfully listening to the radio. I've noticed when I meditate regularly, I have a different relationship to the music I hear on … Continue reading Mindfully Musicking
We are All Managers/Directors
I don’t care what your actual job is. Or if you even have one at all. We are all directors and managers. “Ok, Gila, now your really going off the deep end.” It’s not such a crazy idea. Let me explain. As I’ve been meditating each morning (even if for 7 minutes!) I have reacquainted … Continue reading We are All Managers/Directors
School-Life Balance
Previously I wrote about school-live balance evolving into work-life balance. I do think schools can do better at helping people have school-life balance, in allowing for time for hobbies and down time. I also know I did play a couple sports and was on college bowl and mock trial and model UN—not all of them … Continue reading School-Life Balance
When Life Gives You Melted Crayons…
This past Sunday, I left crayons on my beach towel, which was sitting on my lawn in the sun. Later I saw they had melted. “Gosh,” I thought, “my beloved Jumbo crayons which I’ve been using for my newfound drawing hobby. I will miss them dearly!” I will be ordering new ones soon. I thought … Continue reading When Life Gives You Melted Crayons…
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
It’s a great book if you haven’t taken it yet. I first picked it up when I had injuries that stopped me from dancing, jogging, and stretching, which were my usual go-tos for self-expression/mental relief. I picked up drawing again recently. This time because it’s a calming hobby that I can do alongside my 3-year-old … Continue reading Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Mindful Nuggets 