Ten years ago, the word “core” signified to me the area of the body targeted by Pilates exercises. At the time, I had completed training to become a certified Pilates mat instructor and was teaching semi-private classes. Fast forward a decade later to today—where when I use the word core it likely refers to one’s … Continue reading Core

In the song “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit featuring Anne-Marie and Sean Paul, Anne-Marie sings: She tells him, "Your life ain't gon' be nothing like my life." "You're gonna grow and have a good life. I'm gonna do what I've got to do." In my recent post Caring for My Career AND My Daughter I spoke … Continue reading Rockabye Baby, Mommy’s Gettin’ a Payday

Can I still be a wonderful granddaughter after my grandmother is no longer here? One of the struggles I am having right now with the passing of my grandmother is the emptiness it has left in my life. I look at old pictures of her, at how vibrant she was, how beautiful she was, of her amazing strength … Continue reading Wonderful Granddaughter Without Her Grandma

The following is not advice for others. It’s simply my own experiences. We all find our own way. This is about me finding mine. This morning for the first time I am going to serve as a nutrition consultant for a corporate wellness event. I have been wanting to add corporate wellness to my job … Continue reading Caring for My Career AND My Daughter

Ok, we've gone too far. Aziz Ansari is a self-proclaimed feminist. I'm not buying this #metoo accusation on him. And there are others I doubt as well truly fit this category. If a woman (or man; let's face it, women can take sexual advantage of people too) gives mixed messages on what they want to … Continue reading Me NOT Too

I have noticed that mindfulness is hardest for me when I am on the path to getting something which I want. That space between getting closer to my goal and getting fully what I want. When I feel so close, I can taste it. Examples for me are when I get a job interview (yay!) … Continue reading Patience is a Virtue that I Don’t Have: The Importance of a Mindfulness Practice

Fantasizing about the future isn't just detrimental because it removes one from the present moment. It is also beguiling. It forecasts a fantasy of pleasure without recognizing the work that will be involved. For example, my wishing and hoping I get a job I recently interviewed for: it makes sense I want the job because … Continue reading Illusion of the Future 

The night after my daughter was born, I said the word "Hush" a lot to soothe her, elongating the end of the word—"Shhh...." It made me realize that the origin of the meaning of the words "Hush" and "Shhh"  is not "Shush!" or "Shut up!" I wasn't shushing my daughter, rather I was soothing her … Continue reading The Origins of “Hush” and “Shhh”

About 10 years ago, I was making a spinach kugel (pudding/casserole dish) to surprise my mom for her birthday which fell on the Sabbath. While using the food processor I came upon a kashrut (laws pertaining to kosher food) question and called the rabbi of the synagogue where I grew up. He picked up the … Continue reading One Day at a Time

This morning I had to email the leader of a training session that I may have to leave a few minutes early due to I observe the Sabbath. My husband insisted that emailing ahead of time was more professional then when I would leave the call later this afternoon. I have learned to be more … Continue reading Ain’t Gonna Work on Saturday