How is everyone’s new year going? In the Jewish calendar, the Jewish New Year is followed by a few more holidays and the festivities culminate after about a month. And it’s a letdown to get back to “regular” life. Christmas begins this festive time of year for many, continued for some through the 12 days … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution of Self-Compassion
Author: Gila Daman
Latest release: Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul. Also by Gila: Pandemic Poetry, She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood.
2023!
Wow! I just counted down to the New Year! 2023 is here! 2022 is in the past. It’s as if a line has been drawn in the sand and I stepped over it. There is a lot I want to leave in 2022 and not bring with me into this fresh, new year. But I … Continue reading 2023!
I’m with You
I paired the beginning lyrics of Avril Lavigne’s song, “I’m with You” to photos of today’s nature walk. Nature is grounding and an ever-present support. I hope you enjoy… “I’m standin’ on the bridge I'm waitin' in the darkI thought that you'd be here by nowThere's nothing but the rain No footsteps on the ground … Continue reading I’m with You
Silent Night
I’ll never forget how much fun I had walking around Manhattan en route to a birthday party on Thanksgiving eve (‘tis the season to say eve!). I’ve celebrated a lot of Jewish holidays my whole life. We go to services, have derive meals while the rest of the world on with their day-to-day life. Don’t … Continue reading Silent Night
Wishing You a HeartWarming Holiday
With colder than usual temps this holiday season, we’re snuggling even closer to our loved ones. Hope you are with the ones you love this holiday season. In a world that is so fast-paced and task-oriented, may we all find peace in the silence, and feel the love pulsating around us. Happy Holidays from my … Continue reading Wishing You a HeartWarming Holiday
Less of a Chore, When Done Outdoor(s)
Built something for my home last week while sitting on a picnic blanket outside on my sunny lawn on a warmer-than-usual autumn day. It was delightful. Sunlight is so lovely. A great mood booster. In the olden days, people were outside so much more. And while I’m not saying I want to be washing my … Continue reading Less of a Chore, When Done Outdoor(s)
Lessons From A Not-So-Average Hike
Went for a hike last week. It was great. Except that my car had a sudden issue that I had to solve. I went in for some calm in nature, and arrived to a situation in which my car needed to be serviced. I didn’t get the relaxation I intended, but I got much more: … Continue reading Lessons From A Not-So-Average Hike
UnDo Date
I’m grateful my daughter wasn’t born on her due date. Because now that date can be a day for me to remember the anticipation and preparation of bringing a new life into the world. The world is pregnant with possibility. We are constantly rebirthing ourselves. And like labor (though quite different!), this process can take … Continue reading UnDo Date
Figure Out the Funny
Instead of berating yourself, figure out the funny. Find the humor. Not because it is funny, it’s likely not. But because it will give your brain something else to do other than berate yourself. If you struggle with negative self talk, like all habits, this one is hard to break. With habit change one is … Continue reading Figure Out the Funny
The Soul Stirs
My soul stirs an aliveness that won’t let me sleepa literal awakening a voice that beckons to be heard as the foundation shifts under me THEN I was called to move awayNOW I’m called to returnfor the space in which my soul feels freethat makes me come alive is exactly where I’m meant to be … Continue reading The Soul Stirs
Mindful Nuggets 