Maybe another reason I dream of fame is cuz whenever I see celebrities, they are all glammed up, and I don’t see their other parts of life that are less glamorous. Maybe what I really want is to skip over the messy parts of life, to rid myself of my anxieties, to not be bored. … Continue reading Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Tag: journey of life
Oh Apple, How Far You Have Fallen
In my previous blog, I ponder living life as a conventional 9-5er versus a more creative path. Much of my journey relates not only to other options I’m exposed to via social media, but also, some of the angst comes from thinking I was set as a conventional 9-5er, having been a serious student my … Continue reading Oh Apple, How Far You Have Fallen
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
Thanksgiving Outdoors Style
My husband and I moved to Georgia when my daughter was just a bun in the oven. We miss our immediate families on Thanksgiving, but enjoy taking advantage of the gorgeous autumn weather. One year we spent Thanksgiving at Lake Lanier. This year we went for a hike at Amicalola Falls. Both times were sunny … Continue reading Thanksgiving Outdoors Style
Standing Tall
I remember years ago this guy who I was dating gave advice to a girl at the Shabbat table that even if her hair was a little messed up, if she was confident, she could pull it off. Today I went to synagogue for the first time in two months. I had taken somewhat of … Continue reading Standing Tall
Strengths and…Weaknesses
Things I’m good at: Working efficiently at my job.Answering patients concerns with genuine care.Being an empathetic and wise friend and coworker.Having an open heart and being friendly and kind to others. Things I’m less good at: Being patient and/or nice after a poor night’s rest.Having calm, relaxing mornings when I have to get to work.Communicating … Continue reading Strengths and…Weaknesses
SMART Art
My professional life is a lot about SMART goals. So is my personal life really. I mean setting specific, realistic goals is universally helpful. We got SMARTphones dumbing us down-—mind and soul. What’s SMART art? Really it can be many things. For me, at this moment, it means, realizing that anything CAN be art. Every … Continue reading SMART Art
Religion and Judgmentalism
I wanted to make Judgmental noun sound like Fundamentalism. That’s how that title happened. I don’t think religion is always fundamentalist, but it sure can be. As an outsider watching someone else “rebel,” I never thought the “rebel” had compunction. But now that I’m in the “rebel” seat, I know a “rebel” can have compunction. … Continue reading Religion and Judgmentalism
Religion is an Opiate?
Some people find shelter in religion. A place of safety from the big bad world. Comfort from the chaos. But I find it suffocating. To different degrees, at different points in my life. In the beginning, I didn't even realize consciously how difficult it made my life. One could say, I would have struggled with … Continue reading Religion is an Opiate?
Young and Restless
I have so much I want from the world, from myself. This is the stage of life where I’m meant to actualize myself and when I don’t, it can be discouraging. When I visited an elderly relative of mine recently, it put my life in perspective. I have energy. I have physical ability, mental capacity. … Continue reading Young and Restless
Mindful Nuggets 