Caring sincerely about my patients' well-being and being a fitness freak are two things my father left me as a legacy. He also left me the legacy of attending shiva calls—he and my mom attended many when I was growing up and set the example of how to be a listening ear for others struggling with … Continue reading The Strange Legacy My Father Left Me
Author: Gila Daman
Author of Pandemic Poetry, She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood. This blog is dedicated to helping you cultivate happiness and attain inner peace.
My Not-So-Sunny Realization
Someone else was using the copier when I wanted to. I reminded myself that I am not the center of the world. Or, in other words, I am not the sun. (Being that the planets revolve around the sun.)
Creating Art vs Marketing It
creativity brings me glee but editing is drudgery and marketing kicks up more shit I wonder "what was the point of it?" Feeling inspired Then feeling tired Sharing one's revelation Then wishing to regain the jubilation that once was The moment I first discovered That jewel of truth That crystal of wisdom Sparkling like the … Continue reading Creating Art vs Marketing It
Remembering with Your HEART
People often tell me I have a good memory. Even as a kid they told me that. Well, currently, it comes out when I speak to a patient during a follow up call and all of a sudden remember small details that they told me during the initial session a month or more back. I … Continue reading Remembering with Your HEART
WAKE UP
WAKE UP To the reality that your purpose is not what you SEE Right in front of you. There's something deeper Some inner truth. Por ejemplo, you know that thing on your to-do list that keeps nagging at you? The challenge is not getting it done. It's trusting yourself in the process. The long, grueling … Continue reading WAKE UP
New Release: Pandemic Poetry
I'm excited to announce my new book Pandemic Poetry. It is a short book of poems that I wrote as the pandemic was starting through the present day. It focuses on feelings of loss and anxiety as well as hope and healing. I wanted to bring my experiences to life in these poems, but I … Continue reading New Release: Pandemic Poetry
Charlotte Bronte Died of Morning Sickness
I wasn't a big fan of English class in high school. I wasn't really into the novels. Didn't really understand them, but I read them for school because I wanted good grades and I was a goody two shoes. My mom had me read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte one summer. This, I did like. … Continue reading Charlotte Bronte Died of Morning Sickness
Toddler Antics, Mommy Needs a Nap!
My 3-year-old daughter woke me up at 2 am tonight. Then again at 4 am. Then again at 5 am. She did this last Friday night too. Even more times. But last week she had a stomach virus and was vomiting. This week?...?This time is seemed she was just being spoiled. Your regular 3-year-old antics.But … Continue reading Toddler Antics, Mommy Needs a Nap!
Super Bowl Hangover: Lessons from Tom Brady
Last week I was on the fence about rooting for Tom Brady or not. After all, give someone else a chance, right? Then I had a conversation with a beloved relative of mine that made me shift mindsets. She said that growing up, Brady wasn't the best; that it was hard work, diligence, and perseverance … Continue reading Super Bowl Hangover: Lessons from Tom Brady
Wonder Woman: Journey Toward Self-Reliance
Spoiler alert: Contains information about Wonder Woman 1984. In the recent Wonder Woman sequel Diana Prince was sulking for 40 years, unable to move on from the loss of her beloved. I don’t want to even begin to put myself in her shoes for this tragic loss. The aspect I want to focus on is how … Continue reading Wonder Woman: Journey Toward Self-Reliance
