It occurs to me that we might learn a lesson from plants right now about settling in, even as we sit in this place of unknowing. I'll share a story about our foray into gardening yesterday. First, the context that is the background of everything: we do not know how many will suffer and die from this coronavirus. For those of us who are especially Continue Reading
#AskTheRabbi COVID-19
I've been asked a lot of questions about how to navigate this time we are in of such great uncertainty. Some people are experiencing extreme or mild anxiety. Others feel bored, and others have suddenly so many online opportunities to learn and connect that they are having a hard time choosing. Other people feel beset by "shoulds" - "I should be motivated Continue Reading
Two Spiritual Approaches to COVID-19
Whoever you are, wherever you are, you are affected by the current pandemic of Covid-19 coronavirus. I want to offer a few spiritual approaches and insights that I hope are helpful or comforting no matter your spiritual tradition. Whether you are worried about your elderly parents, or your chronically ill child. Some of you live alone, and are scared Continue Reading
Lovingkindness Practice for Self & Others
Love is on my mind today. Love of others and love of ourselves. Two issues arise again and again when I teach about lovingkindness and mindfulness: the lack of self-compassion and the lingering hurt in relationships. Luckily, there is a lovingkindness mindfulness practice you can learn that addresses both. Self-Compassion In terms of self-compassion, Continue Reading
Bedtime Rituals: Goodnight Moon for Grownups
The other day, I asked a group of adults what their bedtime rituals were and people responded with hesitance. Some people said they went to bed watching the news. Others replied that they used to read novels religiously before bed, but had stopped. Still others said they checked their phones one last time for messages. Not one person had a regular practice Continue Reading