In recent weeks I've written about missing the predictability of a desk job. How, as a full-time mom and a full-time preschool teacher, I yearned to be back sitting at a computer just getting things done. Well a couple weeks ago I received an opportunity to work for someone remotely and get paid for it. … Continue reading Does G-d Read My Blog?
Author: Gila Daman
Registered dietitian nutritionist who's learned you are more than what you eat—you are your thoughts. Certified yoga and Pilates instructor awakening hearts, as well as spines.
Author of three books based on 3 different stages of life:
The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood,
First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage,
and She Pooped, I'm Pooped: Motherhood Year One.
When Career Meets Mommyhood
Recently a younger friend of mine said she wants to figure her career out before she has kids. I was the same way. But something happened when I became a mom—a part of me that was always there blossomed. My creative side, my playful side. They made me better at being a mom, so instead … Continue reading When Career Meets Mommyhood
Mommy Mode
I got dressed today, wore a nice outfit, and even put make up on. Every now and then I like wearing make up to work, particularly on the days that I feel tired. As I was getting ready to leave, I woke up my child and realized that her cheeks looked even more pink than … Continue reading Mommy Mode
Sin, Repentance, Self, G-d
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
"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
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
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
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?
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
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
