What is an antidote to forcing food down or other methods of numbing emotions? Self-forgiveness Self-compassion Acceptance of what is Instead of pushing it down And/or running away from it Carrying oneself with dignity and self-love Even when times are hard On Shabbat, G-d invites us to step away from all the distractions. I used … Continue reading Part 2 – The Antidote
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Humans Are Complex
Recently I’ve been mulling over my decade of decadence. Was it all that decadent? No! But how could I resist the wordplay?! This evening I helped a friend by sending her all the information I had received about an upcoming camp program. She was very grateful. As in my nutrition career, it gives me great … Continue reading Humans Are Complex
Mornings Are Mine
Last week, I blogged about my early mornings, as well as my self-expression and creative outlets. Truth is, my greatest creativity comes in the early morning! The first time I was introduced to the concept of waking up at 5 am was when I read Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... by Richard Carlson, PhD. I … Continue reading Mornings Are Mine
So, Goodbye
Give too much in the beginning My world is great, my head is spinning Things begin to slow down thoA frown appears to express woe Have I kissed another frog?Am I seeing clearly? Or thru smog?I felt I meant so much to himBut now he treats me on a whimHe saw me and still talked … Continue reading So, Goodbye
Broken Post Breakup
Wash you outta my hairShow you I don’t care Bathe myself in someone elseSo I don’t know your there
Force to Be Reckoned With (A Rap)
Hey It's meGive me a hollaNo I don't want your mother-fuckin dollaMaybe I listen to too much SaweetieMaybe all along I've really been a meanieMaybe I was stupid, Maybe I was lameFor letting this go on for so longThis maddening gameWell now I'm outAnd my mind is clearI'm no longer investing in youMy dearI've disentangled, … Continue reading Force to Be Reckoned With (A Rap)
Today is Tu B’Av aka Jewish Valentine’s Day
Today is Tu B'Av in the Jewish calendar. It's kind of like a Jewish Valentine's Day. But different. One, cuz it's not very well-known. Two, cuz it's entirely differently. See Wikipedia page here. How apropos hat we are currently in a theme on my blog of relationships! (Not planned, I promise!) Ok, well today, I … Continue reading Today is Tu B’Av aka Jewish Valentine’s Day
Ursula, No You Didn’t!: How I Relate to Ariel from The Little Mermaid
This week, I watched The Little Mermaid with my daughter. She wanted to play, and I'm like, "No, child, we are watching TV!" Obviously, she happily acquiesced. And obviously, this wasn't my highest moment as a parent (but it wasn't my lowest either!). Being in a parent's shoes, as I have been for the past … Continue reading Ursula, No You Didn’t!: How I Relate to Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Processing Trauma and Tragedy
The week that I started 10th grade my cousin passed away. I still remember the final phone call I had with her. It was a 3-way call with my grandparents and my cousin, who was 6 years my junior (on the one hand she was like a younger sister to me, sleeping in my room … Continue reading Processing Trauma and Tragedy
The Rain in Pain is Anything But Plain
Sometimes it’s Kelly Clarkson, other times it's My Fair Lady. Taylor Swift had an interview once where she said she was afraid that when she was in a happy relationship she wouldn’t be able to write about break-ups anymore, which has always been her jam. When I heard this I immediately disagreed. Once we are … Continue reading The Rain in Pain is Anything But Plain
Mindful Nuggets 