When my dad suddenly passed away when I was 21, I was devastated. But I was also shocked and in denial, and these two were the more pronounced reactions. I didn't have a container to hold the devastation. Just as happiness needs a container to hold.a space for it in our lives, so too devastation. … Continue reading My Path
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Days of the Weak
Days of the weakDays of the strongYesterday you dropped a bombToday you tell me to move along Weeks turn to months, months into yearsTime passes in good form, but I’d rather count in tearsWhy are things measured in length 10 years of devotion, so that shows strength?If all that time adversity lay low?I’m told it’s … Continue reading Days of the Weak
Post-Divorce: A Behind-the-Scenes View
While I have you behind the scenes, why not continue the tour, no? So much for a segue… After I graduated nutrition grad school, I spent a decent amount of time not only describing the role of a registered dietitian, but also explaining how my grad school, Teachers College, offered a master’s in nutrition. Yes, … Continue reading Post-Divorce: A Behind-the-Scenes View
Good Morning
This morning, I woke up after a full, uninterrupted night’s rest. It felt great. I’m glad I decided to not watch extra tv last night and listened to my body’s signals of near-exhaustion. When I awoke I was greeted by the sound of birdies. I love how they chatter so in the early morning. Mimicking … Continue reading Good Morning
A Day with Dad
I moved to Atlanta six years ago for warmer weather and better work-life balance. Cousins of my dad live in a lovely community down here. When I visited, they shared cherished memories of my father, as well as my grandfather, and it was all so comforting. Moving to Atlanta was moving to be closer to … Continue reading A Day with Dad
Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul—Hot off the Press!
I recently published my fifth book, entitled, Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul. It marks the 15th year of my writing, which I began soon after the sudden passing of my father. It is a compilation of essays and poems on mindfulness, school-life balance, work-life balance, and self-care. I started writing more to cope with the … Continue reading Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul—Hot off the Press!
Sunny Moments on a Solemn Day
Do you ever feel like something occurs for one apparent reason, but really there is another underlying reason? Kind of like the difference between peshat, the literal meaning of a biblical story, and derash, the metaphorical one. One action can occur, holding simlutaneously within multiple levels of meaning. Well yesterday, which was the 16th anniversary … Continue reading Sunny Moments on a Solemn Day
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
I don’t know much about Queen Elizabeth. It seems when people pass, that is when the wellspring of biographical notes pours out. Going forward, I intend to learn more about her and the impact she had. For now, from this more distant vantage point, I can simply say: For someone to have served for 70 … Continue reading RIP Queen Elizabeth II
Tisha B’av: Holding Space for Grief
Last year when I posted about Tisha B'av I was writing frequently and it felt weird to post about Tisha B'av, a Jewish national day of mourning, since it wasn't in line with the rest of my topics, but it still felt relevant and real, so I did. This year, after not blogging for a … Continue reading Tisha B’av: Holding Space for Grief
Squeezing the Life out of the Lemon
This afternoon I was making breaded chicken. Cooking more elaborate recipes is a new coping mechanism developed by pandemic-related stress. Yes, breaded chicken is fancy in my book. I also first made challah last spring, also related to being stuck indoors and needing a pandemic-friendly outlet, as well as a toddler-friendly activity for my daughter. … Continue reading Squeezing the Life out of the Lemon
Mindful Nuggets 