This morning, I had an epiphany: I could replace my smaller brown bookcase with a larger black one to match my other medium black one. Yup, that was it. Can you tell I'm moving? These are the thoughts going through my mind! But truly, I woke up this morning, realizing that if I store the … Continue reading Reorganizing My Soul
Tag: journey of life
Under Construction
I remember seeing construction sites when I was going through a hard time after breaking up with my boyfriend in 2007. It was a relationship I started on the heels of my father's sudden passing, so as you can imagine, I wasn't in the healthiest, most fulfilled inner state. When I saw construction sites, I … Continue reading Under Construction
Locked Out of Heaven
Yesterday I locked my keys in the car while multi-tasking since that’s what you do when you work full time and are given short notice from your landlord that you have to move. After 2 hours of me and my husband (mostly my husband) trying to unlock the car door with a hanger, I accidentally … Continue reading Locked Out of Heaven
On the Move
As I declutter and get rid of old clothes and belongings in preparation for my upcoming move, I'm feeling a unique energy right now. The fear of moving to the unknown, of letting go of what I’m comfortable with and what I identify with, of what gives me security. And yet at the same time, … Continue reading On the Move
Grieving About Moving
Last month we were told our lease wouldn’t be renewed since they wanted to sell the home. Thank G-d, we found a good alternative in this quick span of time. But I am still grieving over leaving this house that we happily resided in for two years. And— I’m dreading walking down the street and … Continue reading Grieving About Moving
Chasing Our Tails
Recently I took my daughter to the dentist. On the way back, when I got on the highway, I realized it was the same entrance ramp I get on and off of every day when I go to work (I had just come from the opposite direction). I think that going to the dentist with … Continue reading Chasing Our Tails
What I am Is What I am
The title of this essay was inspired by the song “What I am” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. I’m flying on the airplane and watching the flight stats on the screen. It says the measurements in “imperial” and “metric.” I always knew the US was NOT metric. But I didn’t know it had a … Continue reading What I am Is What I am
Connecting to Childhood Self: When Was the Last Time You Were Unprepared?
In a recent conversation with a childhood friend we reminisced about how much we missed growing up. And how much more fun it was than the humdrum of adulthood. A bit later that day, I found myself in a sort of middle-school-type scenario. I got my period. But I didn’t have my supplies! Ahhhhh! The … Continue reading Connecting to Childhood Self: When Was the Last Time You Were Unprepared?
Day Off—Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Work gave me off but our family is Jewish so I don't have to cook a big feast today. Instead, I am using my time off to relax. Although I do appreciate all the Christmas lights and festivities abounding around me. Every year they are beautiful and heartwarming, as … Continue reading Day Off—Christmas Eve
Pandemic and Productivity
When this pandemic got real and heavy social distancing measures were put in place, I was having flashbacks of how life was after my father suddenly passed away. I felt like the world stopped (in this case, it literally did) and I wanted to take a moment to just reprioritize and rethink what life was … Continue reading Pandemic and Productivity
Mindful Nuggets 