In times of uncertainty, it is good to revisit what you trust. Times are shaky and it might feel out of control, because actually, a lot IS out of our control. Sometimes what we believe we can count on actually falls apart. But there are things that are certain. Make your own list, write a poem, talk to a friend about what you believe in. Here's my Continue Reading
Holding It All: Celebration & Challenge
The spontaneous dancing in the streets that erupted all over the US yesterday on Shabbat, of all days, spoke volumes. Even in the midst of celebration, there is an acknowledgment of having to hold multiple realities. Thank God the majority of us voted for empathy, decency, a belief in science, and most of all, for unity. It has been four years of being Continue Reading
“What If” Thinking – Don’t Do It
It is the day before the US election in 2020 but I promise you that this post will be relevant beyond. If you want to practice mindfulness, one of the worst things you can do is engage in "what if" thinking. Right now, the airwaves are filled with the "what if" scenarios. Steve Kornacki, of MSNBC, has even named his election board "What If." In fact, all Continue Reading
The Backstory: RENEW
Last month, the weight of the pandemic felt personally unbearable. A go-to strategy to relieve despair and renew my own spirit is to reach out to see if perhaps others can relate. I hopped onto Twitter with this simple question: “What is one word you’d use to describe your emotional state right now? Mine is ‘exhausted’.” No photo, no cute emoticon Continue Reading
Blessing For Those Who Stand Up
Bless you for showing up day after day Even when you have a pit in your stomach or a knot in your throat Even when you nearly lose faith Or fear the worst. Bless you for continuing to have faith in the seen and the unseen, For believing in the good and For fighting for justice & equality for all Bless you for Continue Reading
