Some things move fast in life—like my car, or the internet. The internet also exposes me to other people’s lives and makes me wonder to the tune of the John Mayer song, “Am I living it right?” For example, I’d love to be a well-known author some day. Years ago, most people’s works became more … Continue reading Immediate Gratification and the Meaning of Life
Tag: psychology
Thanksgiving Outdoors Style
My husband and I moved to Georgia when my daughter was just a bun in the oven. We miss our immediate families on Thanksgiving, but enjoy taking advantage of the gorgeous autumn weather. One year we spent Thanksgiving at Lake Lanier. This year we went for a hike at Amicalola Falls. Both times were sunny … Continue reading Thanksgiving Outdoors Style
Thoughts Fill the Container of Our Mind
They say water, or any liquid for that matter, takes the form of the container it resides in. Thoughts are infinite. And if we think of thoughts like water, they can easily fill up our mind, and take the form of our mind. It’s no wonder we identify so much with them! Mindfulness meditation is … Continue reading Thoughts Fill the Container of Our Mind
Standing Tall
I remember years ago this guy who I was dating gave advice to a girl at the Shabbat table that even if her hair was a little messed up, if she was confident, she could pull it off. Today I went to synagogue for the first time in two months. I had taken somewhat of … Continue reading Standing Tall
Strengths and…Weaknesses
Things I’m good at: Working efficiently at my job.Answering patients concerns with genuine care.Being an empathetic and wise friend and coworker.Having an open heart and being friendly and kind to others. Things I’m less good at: Being patient and/or nice after a poor night’s rest.Having calm, relaxing mornings when I have to get to work.Communicating … Continue reading Strengths and…Weaknesses
Religion and Judgmentalism
I wanted to make Judgmental noun sound like Fundamentalism. That’s how that title happened. I don’t think religion is always fundamentalist, but it sure can be. As an outsider watching someone else “rebel,” I never thought the “rebel” had compunction. But now that I’m in the “rebel” seat, I know a “rebel” can have compunction. … Continue reading Religion and Judgmentalism
Religion is an Opiate?
Some people find shelter in religion. A place of safety from the big bad world. Comfort from the chaos. But I find it suffocating. To different degrees, at different points in my life. In the beginning, I didn't even realize consciously how difficult it made my life. One could say, I would have struggled with … Continue reading Religion is an Opiate?
Martyrdom and Motherhood
We may think that we are helping our kids by eating the burnt toast and saving the good stuff for them. But kids model our behavior, so in fact we are harming them. For they see us eat the burnt toast and learn that when one grows up one eats burnt toast. So, let’s change … Continue reading Martyrdom and Motherhood
Modeling Mom
I learned anxiety from the same person who taught me life and love; shimmying and being in awe of nature. It’s interesting how visceral our parents’ impact on us can be. I recently watched “You” on Netflix. Certainly put my own life in perspective. My role models. The role model I am for my own … Continue reading Modeling Mom
Young and Restless
I have so much I want from the world, from myself. This is the stage of life where I’m meant to actualize myself and when I don’t, it can be discouraging. When I visited an elderly relative of mine recently, it put my life in perspective. I have energy. I have physical ability, mental capacity. … Continue reading Young and Restless
Mindful Nuggets 