This morning, I woke up after a full, uninterrupted night’s rest. It felt great. I’m glad I decided to not watch extra tv last night and listened to my body’s signals of near-exhaustion. When I awoke I was greeted by the sound of birdies. I love how they chatter so in the early morning. Mimicking … Continue reading Good Morning
Tag: mental health
Another Gift Mitch Hedberg Gave Us
Earlier this week, I did a Mitch Hedberg cover stand-up comedy performance. As I said in my previous post, I watched him early on in my journey of doing stand-up comedy nine years ago. A friend told me I sounded like him. I checked him out. Around that time a different friend told me I’d … Continue reading Another Gift Mitch Hedberg Gave Us
Artists: Bleeders of Hearts
Artists bleeders of hearts speakers of souls Representatives of human kind of the human kind express what you don’t dare touch play with emotions that frighten you too much I used to see my vulnerability as weakness But that ain’t so Now I see my courage in facing the woe In expressing my pain and … Continue reading Artists: Bleeders of Hearts
Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul—Hot off the Press!
I recently published my fifth book, entitled, Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul. It marks the 15th year of my writing, which I began soon after the sudden passing of my father. It is a compilation of essays and poems on mindfulness, school-life balance, work-life balance, and self-care. I started writing more to cope with the … Continue reading Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul—Hot off the Press!
The Inner Critic: It’s Not You, It’s Them
If you are someone who struggles with a strong inner critic, this post is for you. We have the opportunity in our days to heal. An idea that has enlightened me on my healing journey, is that much of what I want to heal isn’t inherently me. This realization is huge, yet quite confusing, and … Continue reading The Inner Critic: It’s Not You, It’s Them
Zen and the Art of Happiness: Springtime Soul-Searching
Man, am I happy I began reading Zen and the Art of Happiness by Chris Prentiss earlier this week. Just moments later I would be greeted by my lovely five-year-old daughter asking me to accompany her in her bedroom. Attempt number one of getting her to sleep… It would take many attempts last night. None … Continue reading Zen and the Art of Happiness: Springtime Soul-Searching
Spring in Atlanta: Love Is in the Air
It’s been six years since the decision to move to Atlanta. We came here for warmer weather and greater affordability. I had cousins in the area who graciously introduced us to the vibrant Jewish community. The synagogue reminded me of the one in my hometown, of which I had fond memories. The following Sunday we … Continue reading Spring in Atlanta: Love Is in the Air
Spending Time in Nature Didn’t Always Come Naturally
You look at me now and you’d probably be shocked to hear that I didn’t like sitting on the ground when I was in high school. My friends would be eating lunch outside at times, and I had this aversion to sitting in the dirt. Later, in college, Brandeis University had this gorgeous outdoor area … Continue reading Spending Time in Nature Didn’t Always Come Naturally
The Sun’s Warm Embrace
What a glorious day we had in Atlanta this Valentine’s Day. The warm sunshine can be very nourishing. It leads to our body producing vitamin D, which in turn increases serotonin levels, leading us to feel better overall. Whenever I’m outside on a warm, sunny day, I feel embraced by the sun, and supported by … Continue reading The Sun’s Warm Embrace
Let Them Live
If we cannot make space for those whose lives look different from ours. If we cannot support the artists who bleed daily their emotions and know not how to survive but by producing the products of their soul. If we force the ones we love to fit into cookie cutter molds. But it won’t sustain … Continue reading Let Them Live
Mindful Nuggets 