When you go in to check Facebook to see if ppl liked your post and you see a lovely update about a dear person in your life that you wouldn’t have seen if you weren’t being such an ego-maniac needing self-assurance every freakin second man I need more sleep
Tag: mindfulness
To Arrive
Four years ago, I arrived (pun intended) in Atlanta, bright-eyed and bushy tailed to get the hell out of NYC. Well, my hubby and I took longer than I expected to get settled financially and career-wise (having our first child 6 months after we moved contributed to that!), but 4 years in and I feel … Continue reading To Arrive
What’s Wrong with Being Confident?
#DemiLovatoConfident I used to think that some people were just lucky because they were popular and always got invited out. Like they had some sort of pizzaz that just drew people toward them. Now I’m wondering if it's more so that the universe is just giving them back the energy that they put in. Like … Continue reading What’s Wrong with Being Confident?
Silver Linings
If I hadn't recently injured my back, I wouldn't have: 1- Met my awesome physical therapist who is passionate about her work and adorable to boot! 2- Gone into the hot tub post-swim last Sunday where I chatted with a man about his health goals and life aspirations—a conversation which left both of us feeling … Continue reading Silver Linings
Like My Father, I Put the Care in Healthcare
When I was 12, on our walk to synagogue one Shabbat, I remember when I spoke to my father about my aspirations to be a nutritionist instead of a doctor. I said I wanted to spend more time counseling patients (as well as focus on prevention, rather than treating disease). My father avidly understood. Over … Continue reading Like My Father, I Put the Care in Healthcare
Back Pain is Back
I am no stranger to back pain. I had chronic back pain in my mid-twenties for 1.5 years. It was depressing as hell. And frustrating too—going from PT to PT trying to figure out the best treatment for it. All while continuing to work full time and have an hour commute each way. I marinated … Continue reading Back Pain is Back
Movement-Based Learning and the Post-Exile Jew
For this past Shabbat I created a movement-based lesson plan for the synagogue youth group I ran. As I was leading the group I realized an older audience would be a better fit for my lesson plan so I stuck to the regular scheduled programming instead—albeit with more movement and interaction on part of the … Continue reading Movement-Based Learning and the Post-Exile Jew
Living in the Moment Showcased in “Coming to America” Movie
I want to make a GIF (if that's not copyright infringement) of Eddie Murphy's character coming out of his apartment and exclaiming "GOOD MORNING Queens!!!" (It was then followed by someone yelling "Fu** You!!!" asking him to be quiet.) Here was an African prince in awe of the slums! Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler and other righteous … Continue reading Living in the Moment Showcased in “Coming to America” Movie
What is Joy?
I passed by a fountain during my lunch break walk. I thought, “That fountain looks so happy!” What does that even mean? How can a fountain be happy? Because the water was gushing out unabashedly. It didn’t care how messy it was. It wasn’t self-conscious about what others thought of how it expressed itself. It … Continue reading What is Joy?
Morning Stretches Wake Up the Body AND the Mind
When I stretch in the morning, I not only wake up my spine and loosen my joints, I awaken my child-like wonder. I am training my body to stay young not only physically, but young at heart, body, mind, and soul.
Mindful Nuggets 