In Jewish history class in my Orthodox high school, we learned that Reform Judaism came about to keep Jews in the fold by convincing them to not convert to Christianity. Reform synagogues were playing organs during the services. Or my dad's childhood story about how awkward he felt when, at his cousin's bar-mitzvah, the rabbi … Continue reading Reform Judaism
Month: August 2021
Reality is Broken
Title of a cool book by Jane McGonigal. Also title of this blog post, which is pretty darn cool too. If my great-grandfather didn't ask out my then-engaged-to-someone-else great-grandmother, I would not be alive. I've oft wondered about people who get divorced. Like maybe their relationship was never meant to be; but if that were … Continue reading Reality is Broken
Be Busy DOING YOU
I'm at a great place career-wise now. I am working full time in a nutrition job that I LOVE while having a couple extra hours a month to devote to my private practice. And I appreciate how I can charge affordable rates at my private practice since it's not the main way I am earning … Continue reading Be Busy DOING YOU
Twists and Turns and Staying with Truth
Last night I went to a stand up open-mic to do stand up comedy for the first time since 2014 (which was the year I did stand up ;)). I had all my notes prepped. My hubby and I ended up getting there an hour earlier than when one signs up for the stand up … Continue reading Twists and Turns and Staying with Truth
Black is Beautiful
In the past I felt self-conscious when meeting with a black health clinician, cuz I grew up steeped in white culture.But in recent days I feel I have more in common with blacks: Coming out of trauma and hardship with inspiration, with color, no pun intended. My skin isn’t black, but I’m beginning to think … Continue reading Black is Beautiful
Boldly Beautiful
How Fucked up is this?... I remember being intimated by the pretty, sophisticated girls in middle school years in sleep away camp. (I went to a mad jappy one, yayyyyyyyy.) But I also remember, more faintly, around that time, having thoughts about how if I really look good, people will think I look too good. … Continue reading Boldly Beautiful
Stand Up Comedy Tonight
I’m returning to Stand Up Comedy open mic tonight after a 7-year hiatus. Even if I do end up sucking (as basically all beginners do in the beginning!)... Prepping for it And challenging myself And growing And telling my friends about it And building my brand And blogging about it— Cuz it’s a topic and … Continue reading Stand Up Comedy Tonight
Maybe Marketing Doesn’t Suck
In a previous post (weeks ago) I wrote about how I love creating but I hate marketing my creations. The former is genuine, from the soul. The latter, is artificial, trying to take advantage of others' souls. Uch. Repulsive. And so, for years whenever I would market a book I wrote or an event I … Continue reading Maybe Marketing Doesn’t Suck
I’m a Cool Cat
As I process a lot of intense emotion and emotional wounds in recent weeks, I am finding myself to be more protective of my kitty. On the one hand, I want to let her out to play freely, to frolic in the beautiful nature. On the other hand, I want to put her in a … Continue reading I’m a Cool Cat
Cat Calls: Calling Cats Out for Being Bitches
I speak to the cats in this video (mine is the black one!) but also I did it as a metaphor for humans:To have less jealousy and social comparison and more unity.(I am the queen of feeling other people having things = I lack things, but while the physical world is limited, the spiritual world … Continue reading Cat Calls: Calling Cats Out for Being Bitches
Mindful Nuggets 