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
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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?
What We Tell Ourselves Matters
Yesterday was a religious fast day. Fasting is supposed to spur repentance but my focus was getting through it (i.e. successfully not eating or drinking despite the cravings, weakness, etc.). Since I’m nursing and it was a minor fast, I gave myself permission to break the fast midday. My rabbi said it was fine. My … Continue reading What We Tell Ourselves Matters
Early-Morning Gym-Goers and Overall Success
Recently I've been going to the gym in the early morning to exercise. My first day, the front desk person said he likes how early-morning gym-goers know what they want, have their sh** together, and get in and get out. This made me wonder: Is there a correlation between going to the gym in the … Continue reading Early-Morning Gym-Goers and Overall Success
A Photoshopped World, A Tormented Soul
This morning my mom made an innocent comment that the way my daughter was wearing her hair made her look like Audrey Hepburn. I felt uncomfortable with this, because growing up and to this day I struggle with social comparison, including with celebrities. I still remember learning in my late teens that magazines are photoshopped. … Continue reading A Photoshopped World, A Tormented Soul
The Secret to Peace of Mind: The Breath
Do you control your breath or does it control you? The answer is: both. Breath is a unique biological function in that it occurs involuntarily, but can be manipulated through conscious effort. As part of my decade-long pursuit of greater peace of mind, I have engaged in mindfulness meditation exercises focusing on the breath. This … Continue reading The Secret to Peace of Mind: The Breath
Mindful Nuggets 