Another aspect of having a national day commemorating the Sabbath is that when the wheels of one's community stop turning, it is easier for one to rest. I sense this now with many of us working from home and the change of pace with social distancing. There is the stress of all being on top … Continue reading Pause on the Treadmill
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The Sabbath: A National Day of Mindfulness
This afternoon, spending time with my toddler daughter in nature, I started humming to myself. I made up a tune inspired by the greenery and flowers that surrounded me in the beautiful spring weather. I felt so present, so peaceful. And I thought about how these magical moments that I come upon feel like Shabbat: … Continue reading The Sabbath: A National Day of Mindfulness
Mindfulness In These Times
When I was in labor, when the pain medication wore off and I was still waiting for my epidural, I meditated as hard as I could. I focused on each moment as if my life depended on it, I geared up mentally to endure the pain that would come with each upcoming contraction. For those … Continue reading Mindfulness In These Times
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
New World, New Projects
This Sunday I finished the remote project I had begun in January. I very much identify with the work I do, as well as with my reality in general. This past week and a half of transitioning to the "new normal" has been challenging for me. And completing this two-month side project makes me feel … Continue reading New World, New Projects
Bird's-Eye View of Life
In a previous post I mentioned having a bird's-eye view of life and stepping back. Amidst all the craziness going on, perhaps this is a time we can do that—to take a step back and evaluate what was going well in our normal routine and where there was room for improvement. Where possible, think of … Continue reading Bird's-Eye View of Life
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
Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
Yesterday my mom asked me if she should make a video of herself giving a talk about Passover. She has presented Jewish education talks over the years, but never having been a formal teacher, she is still finding her voice in informal education. I said "Go for it! We are all living virtually now—and virtually … Continue reading Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
Corona Unites and Divides
This is a weird time for the world. I hope it gets better and we all get through it emotionally and economically. And, of course, health, first and foremost. I see a lot of emotional, mental repercussions—it’s a global stressor that we all, each of us, needs to manage in our own way. It is … Continue reading Corona Unites and Divides
Mindful Nuggets 