Today is the holiday of Purim. The holiday celebrates how the Jewish people were on the verge of being killed and then Queen Esther saved their lives. There is a commandment to become befuddled till the point of confusing the evil Haman, who sought to destroy the Jews, with Mordechai, a Jew who counseled Esther … Continue reading Purim: A Story of the Topsy-Turvy
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Every Day
Every day I choose to live I choose to love, to laugh, to give To take a step toward my goals, my self To stop pretending to be someone else To follow my gut, To listen to my heart And so, Every day I live is Art
Sail Away
you derail me your presence ails me makes me wanna sail away go on a getaway cuz you can't see your impact on me and even when you try the next time you still make me cry It's not my job to teach you to find a way to reach you I have enough on … Continue reading Sail Away
A Day with Dad
I moved to Atlanta six years ago for warmer weather and better work-life balance. Cousins of my dad live in a lovely community down here. When I visited, they shared cherished memories of my father, as well as my grandfather, and it was all so comforting. Moving to Atlanta was moving to be closer to … Continue reading A Day with Dad
Life’s a Beach!
In my previous post, I discussed the idea of making space in one’s life for emotions. I mentioned how writing was a way for me to create space to cope with the loss of my father. In our faced-paced, productivity-driven society, it can be hard to slow down. Moreover, emotional pain is no fun to … Continue reading Life’s a Beach!
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
Mindful Nuggets 