Today is Tisha B’Av, the day that both Jewish Temples were destroyed. I remember learning that our body is a temple. There were times in my life that I did not treat my body like a temple. Things that I think of when I think of less-than-ideal treatment of the body include: Eating unhealthy foods … Continue reading Today Is Tisha B’Av: The Body as a Temple
Tag: wellness
Homeward Bound
I recently visited my hometown. Spent some lovely quality with loved ones. I’m lucky to have grown up in one place. A place that holds all the memories of my upbringing. It was my first time back in a while. So much has happened since my last visit. I noticed how I felt differently than … Continue reading Homeward Bound
New Blog Site!
Hi Everyone!! I am continuing to blog on a new site: giladaman.substack.com Come check it out! It's entitled "Small Steps, Deep Breaths," continuing the conversation of how we can enhance our well-being through mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity. Thank you for all your engagement and support over the years! It means so much. Come check out … Continue reading New Blog Site!
At Your Core
Being in weekly therapy isn’t always easy. I’ve been doing it for more than fifteen years. I started dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) one and a half years ago. It was something I considered years before, but didn’t dive into, cuz I wasn’t really sure what it was, whether I fit the demographic to do it, … Continue reading At Your Core
My Path
When my dad suddenly passed away when I was 21, I was devastated. But I was also shocked and in denial, and these two were the more pronounced reactions. I didn't have a container to hold the devastation. Just as happiness needs a container to hold.a space for it in our lives, so too devastation. … Continue reading My Path
Passover-Themed Positive Affirmations
I let go of what no longer serves me. I can overcome adversity. I can get to the other side, no matter how deep the issue, if I but take a step. I release the attachments and interpretations of my ego. I am worthy simply as I am. And now for a funny one… Life … Continue reading Passover-Themed Positive Affirmations
Broken hearts, broken families
Broken heartsbroken families singles wishing for their matesingle moms praying for a breakso many ways to suffer in this broken world I hope some day the tide will turn
Another Gift Mitch Hedberg Gave Us
Earlier this week, I did a Mitch Hedberg cover stand-up comedy performance. As I said in my previous post, I watched him early on in my journey of doing stand-up comedy nine years ago. A friend told me I sounded like him. I checked him out. Around that time a different friend told me I’d … Continue reading Another Gift Mitch Hedberg Gave Us
Artists: Bleeders of Hearts
Artists bleeders of hearts speakers of souls Representatives of human kind of the human kind express what you don’t dare touch play with emotions that frighten you too much I used to see my vulnerability as weakness But that ain’t so Now I see my courage in facing the woe In expressing my pain and … Continue reading Artists: Bleeders of Hearts
Sex/Life Commentary Part 2
I appreciated how they showed how Brad had a lot of deep-seeded issues and how they played out in his hurting Billie. Then, when he did end up resolving his internal conflict, he healed a lot. The way he healed and transformed so completely is part of the fantasy of the show. Trauma and it’s … Continue reading Sex/Life Commentary Part 2
Mindful Nuggets 