I recently started watching the Sex/Life Netflix series. Soon after completing Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul, which I recently released, I got to writing my next book, which is my second book about love relationships. (First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage was the the first one, released in 2017. More information in my blog’s books … Continue reading Sex/Life Commentary
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Purim: A Story of the Topsy-Turvy
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
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
Those Rainy Days
Rainy day here in Atlanta. Not sure what your weather is like. But speaking of rainy days, you know those scenes in TV and movies where there is a somber event occurring and they pair it with a rainstorm? I’m recalling one scene from Friends with Joey sitting by a window, looking out, with the heavy rain … Continue reading Those Rainy Days
Sunday Vibes
Every day is a brand new day. The past is the past and we step into a whole world of possibility. Sundays can be significant opportunities for self-care! They can also be packed with to-do lists and errands. Ahh! What is your go-to for decompressing and no-more-stressin’? Mine is dance. As well as other exercises. … Continue reading Sunday Vibes
Never-Ending Lists
Never-ending lists of demandsToo many I can’tsNot enough I cans A list so long I cannot tackleAn abyss so deep I remain shackledto a past I cannot shaketo an ache I cannot fake to a destiny I choose to forsake So I have no choice but to procrastinate or allow myself to fail and falter … Continue reading Never-Ending Lists
Living in Awareness
There’s something about the day-to-day that desensitizes us from our inner greatness. But then you have those moments that beckon you to dig deep and you are reminded of the amazingness that is your humanity. Recently, I had two such instances. The first was when we arrived at an event which my daughter was very … Continue reading Living in Awareness
We Are Born
Name of a Sia album. We are born into this world. We are born with distinct personality traits. We are born into a family, a neighborhood, a culture. Who will we become? We are impacted by each one. Life goes on and we accrue experiences. Some quite powerful. Some more discreet, but still deeply impactful. … Continue reading We Are Born
Mindful Nuggets 