I like connecting with others and am eager to understand them and what they are going through. This empathy with others is sometimes at the expense of empathy with myself. There are times when my interest in others is purely my caring, good-natured spirit, and there are other times, when, subconsciously, I am seeking to … Continue reading Tuning In: One’s Inner State
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Filling Your Cup in the Morning
I remember first seeing Richard Carlson's book "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff..." and how he said he would wake up at 5:00 in the morning before the rest of his family so that he could relax, meditate, and just be with himself. I saw this about 10 years ago, way before I was married, and … Continue reading Filling Your Cup in the Morning
Outdoor Workouts Abound As Gyms Close
I miss the gym, but I am enjoying seeing more people on the street—jogging, going for walks. It's lovely, especially with spring blossoming around us. I'm also enjoying my outdoor jogs, which I hadn't done for quite a while. When you work out outdoors, you get the endorphins of the exercise, as well as the … Continue reading Outdoor Workouts Abound As Gyms Close
Opening Ourselves Up, Tapping into Our Reserves
This morning my conditioner ran out. I was about to play slip and slide to retrieve the new one, and then I realized just because pumping it didn't yield anymore, didn't mean it was all gone. I opened up the top and banged it against my palm. I had enough after all! We feel like … Continue reading Opening Ourselves Up, Tapping into Our Reserves
Word Press On: Keep Moving Forward
This past week, I've thought about my father's passing. Later another related thought came to mind. When I was in high school, a boy two grades below me died in a tragic accident on vacation. I remember seeing a Rom Com in the theaters that week and noticing how I didn't enjoy it as much … Continue reading Word Press On: Keep Moving Forward
The Five Stages of Grief and Their Relevance to Today
When my father passed away 13 years ago, I entered a period of mourning. Lifelong, in fact, with ebbs and flows. I had learned about the five stages of grief by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in psychology class, but experiencing it for myself was a totally different ballgame. I started off for a year or so in … Continue reading The Five Stages of Grief and Their Relevance to Today
Decluttering—Keep What Serves You
Yesterday was Purim—a day we received a lot of food gifts and some chatzkas. That means that yesterday was also a decluttering day. As I received things, I put what I didn’t want straight into a bag to give to others. Fortunately I can offer these items to my co-workers—an easily accessible way to donate! … Continue reading Decluttering—Keep What Serves You
Packing So Much Into a Minute; Missing the Moment
I tried to pack in as many billable minutes as possible before I ordered my ride to my scheduled doctor’s appointment. I’ve always been one to pack too much into the moment. This remote job really brings it out in me. What a mess. Here’s the thing. Yes, I might get another 5 minutes of … Continue reading Packing So Much Into a Minute; Missing the Moment
Releasing Guilt, Changing Expectations
My thoughts after the first winter where my kid (she’s 2!) and I both got the flu. Grateful it wasn’t that severe, nevertheless this is what I’ve learned about my body’s healing as a mother. And I believe it’s accentuated by working with toddlers in my full-time job as well. When you are a mom, … Continue reading Releasing Guilt, Changing Expectations
Are You Trying to Control Something?
Are you trying to control something? Stop! I made up this mantra this morning, when I realized how much tension I was holding in my body. I had done something that I thought bothered my co-worker and my fear of her judging me led me to judge myself. This led me to hold my breath, … Continue reading Are You Trying to Control Something?
