Recently someone asked me what I do on my day off. Well there’s cooking and cleaning, as well as just being and chilling, perhaps hiking. And of course, therapy! I found it quite hard to add therapy to evenings when working 5 days a week and caring for my daughter. It’s downright exhausting and far … Continue reading Free Time, Free the Mind
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Mindful Musings: Return from Winter Break
Watching movies takes me out my body and into the character I’m watching whose life is edited and caricatured and doesn’t face actual problems or frustrations. Not that I’m a pro at being in my body and feeling my emotions as it is. Thus why I take mindfulness courses. Speaking of, I really need to … Continue reading Mindful Musings: Return from Winter Break
Why Now?
That phrase could mean, "Why is this happening now?" Alternatively, it can connote, "Why focus on the Now?" As in the present moment discussed by Eckhart Tolle and many other mindfulness experts. Well, I'm going to touch on both of these phrases, and would you believe it—they are actually connected! When our brain goes to … Continue reading Why Now?
Dear Inner Critic
Dear Inner Critic,Sorry I’m not always perfectBut I’m not the shmuck you paint me asI am strong I am braveI have survived a lot of shitRemember that time my cousin got killed by a fuckin’ volcano?Or how about that time my dad suddenly collapsed and went unconscious and I never got to speak to him … Continue reading Dear Inner Critic
Hanukkah Miracle
On Hanukkah there is this idea of publicizing the miracle. That’s why ppl put the menora (aka chanukia) by their window. I’m not the most private person—after all, I often blog about my life! Sometimes though, I want to turn inward. Life’s been challenging in recent months—lots of challenges, lots of introspection—and I just want … Continue reading Hanukkah Miracle
Hanukkah Musings
My favorite part of the communal Hanukkah lighting Sunday night was speaking to a woman and her son about their previous Dwali. I guess that’s ok. I’m over large Jewish community gatherings. Been 30 years. That’s long enough, no? My 4 yo daughter had so much fun. She ran around doing activities with her close … Continue reading Hanukkah Musings
I’m Not Kevin
I brought my car into the shop for a quick fix. I had spoken to Kevin on the phone so I asked the man at the desk if he was Kevin. He said he was not Kevin. And then I said I am not my cool younger brother. It was a psychologically heavy day. Whether … Continue reading I’m Not Kevin
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Maybe another reason I dream of fame is cuz whenever I see celebrities, they are all glammed up, and I don’t see their other parts of life that are less glamorous. Maybe what I really want is to skip over the messy parts of life, to rid myself of my anxieties, to not be bored. … Continue reading Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Oh Apple, How Far You Have Fallen
In my previous blog, I ponder living life as a conventional 9-5er versus a more creative path. Much of my journey relates not only to other options I’m exposed to via social media, but also, some of the angst comes from thinking I was set as a conventional 9-5er, having been a serious student my … Continue reading Oh Apple, How Far You Have Fallen
Immediate Gratification and the Meaning of Life
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
Mindful Nuggets 