Sick to my stomachCuz I miss something I never knew existed Most my lifeIt's twistedWait for the dayTo be greeted Overcome the voices DefeatedThinking it will never happen The thing I want the mostCan't even fathom One day she arrivesA blessing wrappedIn cotton She's a miracle of lifeI’m tired but I keep marching onKeep marchingNow … Continue reading Mama’s Song
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Taught My Kid to Rap
Taught my kid to wrap Her brain Around the insaneTo inject herself Into what remains From desolation and pain Told her life’s anything but plain To see the sun within the rainFrom black and white to seek the grayBetter still, a rainbow shines her wayTo see the magic in the everyday Turn work into play … Continue reading Taught My Kid to Rap
The Life of a Psalms Author
Psalms are emotionally validating as well as beautiful poetry. I know that King David went through a lot, which inspired what he wrote. I went back to read about his life in the Book of Samuel. And I realized, I rather read his universally relatable poetry than know the nitty gritty of his messy life. … Continue reading The Life of a Psalms Author
When You Give a Kid a (Chocolate-Covered) Cookie
My daughter hasn’t celebrated as many Purim holidays as I have so when we were gifted with some chocolate-covered Hamantaschen, her reaction, which initially surprised me, was quite appropriate. Instead of taking a bite out of it, she began to pick away at the chocolate covering with her finger nails, then later a fork which … Continue reading When You Give a Kid a (Chocolate-Covered) Cookie
Good Morning! Wait, What?! It’s 3 am!
I put the water bottle in her room so she wouldn’t ask for it at 3 am like the night before. I thought I had it made. “I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight!” Nope. Faint words began to interrupt my dream. Moments later, I’m up. She didn’t need more water this time, she needed … Continue reading Good Morning! Wait, What?! It’s 3 am!
Immediate Gratification and the Meaning of Life
Some things move fast in life—like my car, or the internet. The internet also exposes me to other people’s lives and makes me wonder to the tune of the John Mayer song, “Am I living it right?” For example, I’d love to be a well-known author some day. Years ago, most people’s works became more … Continue reading Immediate Gratification and the Meaning of Life
Art as Movement
Even visual art is movement. Looking at the trees with their colorful leaves glistening under the light of the sun, I am filled with awe. I stop dead in my tracks. I wonder, is this what painter’s feel? A desire to capture nature’s beauty? To commune with it deeply as they “recreate” it on paper? … Continue reading Art as Movement
Stepping Toward Myself
Unrequited Care You didn't know I was there I stood in the corner and watched Just stared All the things I wish I did All the thoughts I all but hid You thought I was nice But I was just a pleaser You thought I was loyal But I was really a non-believer No faith … Continue reading Stepping Toward Myself
Be YOU
Tonight into tomorrow will mark 15 years after my father’s sudden passing. Even before he passed away, my whole life I struggled with low self-esteem. But I covered it up with good grades and people pleasing. Well, the illusion of control shattered in my senior year of college when I got the call from my … Continue reading Be YOU
Mindful Musings
When I chase after my mind, my heart races. Writing lists is helpful but also can be overwhelming when lists get long and disorganized and making calendar tables is way more helpful and efficient. I used to keep up with life in a linear way. But it always stressed me out. And then when my … Continue reading Mindful Musings
Mindful Nuggets 