Instead of berating yourself, figure out the funny. Find the humor. Not because it is funny, it’s likely not. But because it will give your brain something else to do other than berate yourself. If you struggle with negative self talk, like all habits, this one is hard to break. With habit change one is … Continue reading Figure Out the Funny
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Artist’s View
Where you saw boringI saw calmwhere you saw mundane I saw lifeblossoming around me colors of different shadesenergy spirals dancing around the room the life you lead day to dayis a beautiful array of color,dark and lightof pain and hopeups and downs separateness and coming together I can see the danceI can see the colorful … Continue reading Artist’s View
Thankitude!
Hi! I hope you have had a good Thanksgiving. (Weekend still going!) Holidays can have a slew of emotions around them when gathering with family. I am very fortunate in that this year my Thanksgiving was pure joy! Honestly, every time I gather with family on Thanksgiving it’s a happy time, but this year was … Continue reading Thankitude!
Would You Rather Be
Would you rather be happy or famous Flawed or blameless?You think fame will give you a nameRaise your statusErase your shameBut only you can do that To thine own self be true Don’t be chasing after visionsJust simply be you Fame doesn’t erase your painIt adds more to your already full plate Stresses you out, … Continue reading Would You Rather Be
Happy 11-11-22
Not only is it 11-11. But 11+11= 22. The fact that this week is culminating on 11/11 is meaningful to me cuz this has been a week of self-discovery. Ironically it was through declining opportunities (both personal and professional) that I felt validated in who I am. Opportunities that a greener, less experienced version of … Continue reading Happy 11-11-22
The Symbolism of Sukkot
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot starts tonight. The Sukkah hut we sit in represents the fragility of our lives. Instead of sitting in our fortified homes, we sit in temporary dwellings out in our yards, open to the elements, with a roof made of bamboo. It’s beautiful symbolism. And often beautiful weather too! It’s 7 … Continue reading The Symbolism of Sukkot
The Life of a Psalms Author
Psalms are emotionally validating as well as beautiful poetry. I know that King David went through a lot, which inspired what he wrote. I went back to read about his life in the Book of Samuel. And I realized, I rather read his universally relatable poetry than know the nitty gritty of his messy life. … Continue reading The Life of a Psalms Author
Rebirthday Invitation
Mindfulness is an invitation to be grateful for one’s life, for the blessings which one has, and for the natural surroundings that surround us always. It is an antidote to jadedness. It is a vessel in which to hold one’s pain; a container for one’s joys. It is accessible always. Upcoming Renewal: My Bday, Jewish … Continue reading Rebirthday Invitation
Day Off
What does it mean to have a day off? Do you use it to get extra errands done and help clear out the rest of the week’s hecticness? But then you are not really off? That sounds on to me! Trying to find the balance between planning ahead and living in the present moment.
Clear Waters, Clear-Headed
Why live life when you can write about it? But, seriously, sometimes I get so caught up in the meaning of what I am doing, I decide to ehhh, maybe procrastinate just a bit—or maybe, it's more of a pause—to write about what I am doing. Well, what am I doing? I am currently clearing … Continue reading Clear Waters, Clear-Headed
Mindful Nuggets 