Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and enjoys the holiday weekend. There’s so much to be grateful for. I’m so grateful for my sweet kitty. I don’t know what I would do without her. She is quirky and adorable and so freakin’ fluffy and soft. And my child? My husband? My heart is so connected … Continue reading ThanksGiving
Tag: mental health
Thoughts Fill the Container of Our Mind
They say water, or any liquid for that matter, takes the form of the container it resides in. Thoughts are infinite. And if we think of thoughts like water, they can easily fill up our mind, and take the form of our mind. It’s no wonder we identify so much with them! Mindfulness meditation is … Continue reading Thoughts Fill the Container of Our Mind
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 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?
Martyrdom and Motherhood
We may think that we are helping our kids by eating the burnt toast and saving the good stuff for them. But kids model our behavior, so in fact we are harming them. For they see us eat the burnt toast and learn that when one grows up one eats burnt toast. So, let’s change … Continue reading Martyrdom and Motherhood
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
Celebrating NON-Celebrity
While writing hashtags for my post this morning, Instagram taught me something! In the midst of typing out “celebration,” it gave me the option “celebrity.” It’s no wonder we can get so caught up in the lives of those in Hollywood when their very title entails them being something to celebrate! The underbelly of fame, … Continue reading Celebrating NON-Celebrity
Investing in My Daughter
Recently I switched my work schedule from 5 days a week to 3 days a week. This gives me more mental rest, a day off from the treadmill of life—which this nutritionist/fitness instructor so poorly needs! With that extra reserve of energy, I not only have more time for self-care and reflection, but also for … Continue reading Investing in My Daughter
Mindful Nuggets 