If I could paint, I would paint an abstract red and black painting right now. It would hold (some of) my pain, my fears. There are times when I feel like painting or drawing to express my emotions. Not that I actually want to go out, buy the paint, and watch a video on how … Continue reading Behind the Brushstrokes
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The Sabbath: Recognizing Our Creativity Comes from G-d
Shabbat is about communal mindfulness and living in the present moment, and it is also about recognizing G-d as the Creator of the world. Perhaps it is the awe that people feel when pondering this notion of G-d as Creator that stops them in their tracks and leads them into that mindful, present state. In … Continue reading The Sabbath: Recognizing Our Creativity Comes from G-d
Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
Yesterday my mom asked me if she should make a video of herself giving a talk about Passover. She has presented Jewish education talks over the years, but never having been a formal teacher, she is still finding her voice in informal education. I said "Go for it! We are all living virtually now—and virtually … Continue reading Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
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
A Soul Cannot Be Seen
There is this concept in Judaism that an image of G-d cannot be made. G-d is beyond physical attributes, and when physical descriptions are used in the Bible, they are meant as metaphors to facilitate human understanding. For example, when it says He took the Israelites out of slavery "with an outstretched arm." So too, … Continue reading A Soul Cannot Be Seen
Channeling Suffering Into Creativity
I read an insightful blog post on turning suffering into creativity by Dr. Eric Perry. I find I resonate and learn from many of his posts. The link to this particular blog post is here. I wrote the following in a comment to this blog post: "I have gone through suffering and have also come … Continue reading Channeling Suffering Into Creativity
Being Busy Can SPARK Creativity—Here’s Why
Whenever I add a new task to my life, I think of what I have to let go of in order to make space for this new task. Often I think that if my schedule is busier I shouldn't be blogging anymore. And yes, I will not be taking as much time to blog, but … Continue reading Being Busy Can SPARK Creativity—Here’s Why
Exercising Another Part of My Brain: Arts and Crafts
I always found doing health fairs challenging as a nutritionist. I loved educating people—but putting together an oak tag presentation, not as much. And making healthy salad samples to give out—also challenging. I am a verbal person. I love to talk. I love to write. When I completed a food pyramid project for my first … Continue reading Exercising Another Part of My Brain: Arts and Crafts
TBT: The Healing Power of Teaching Art and Music in School
There is an ongoing conversation regarding the detriment of cutting art and music from schools. I have another reason to add to this: Not only do art and music expand our overall intelligence and appreciation for the world, but they can be crucial outlets for mental health. Speaking for myself, along with writing, I have … Continue reading TBT: The Healing Power of Teaching Art and Music in School
TBT: The Backstory to My Story
I started writing the year after my father passed away. I had written poems and songs since I was a kid, but these writings were different. They expressed a voice inside of me that I only became introduced to after the sudden passing of my father in the Fall of 2006. I had always been … Continue reading TBT: The Backstory to My Story
