Our foundational narrative of moving from slavery to freedom begins with waking up and becoming present. In this week’s Torah portion, Moses tends his sheep in the wilderness, and he notices a bush that is on fire but not being consumed. The beginning of our liberation always starts with waking up. This week's Torah portion - Shemot - prefaces our Continue Reading
Healing: Seeking Wholeness For Soul & Body *Begins This Week!
It has been a year since we have been on lockdown and our lives disrupted. My husband and I received our second covid vaccine late last week, and in addition to the huge hope it instilled in me, it also allowed me to feel the weight of the last year. It is funny how that works. Sometimes, when there is a light at the end of the tunnel, you can unclench your Continue Reading
A Blessing In The Midst: We Are Temporary Visitors
I have moved my home office outside. Yes, now I am doing my Zoom sessions on our porch. Ely has set up the bird feeders and birdbaths so we have many enchanting visitors. Just yesterday I noticed that there are a few tiny birds building a nest in the dryer vent, directly above where I sit! Sometimes I have to stop during a Zoom meeting to show the people Continue Reading
Chanukah 2018: 8th Night is About JOY
Tonight we light the 8th and final candle of Chanukah this year. The question tonight is: What are 8 things that bring you joy. Joy is the deep experience of happiness. It could be a moment of wonder (watching a grandchild grow and change every day) or a friend with whom you feel glee, or it could be the feeling you have at the ocean or in the forest or Continue Reading
Chanukah 2018: 6th Night is About Gifts (finally!)
Tonight we light the 6th candle. Tonight we light the 6th candle of Chanukah. The question today is: What six gifts have you received that have lit up your life? However you want to define “gift” is fine. Here are mine: Ely’s mom’s engagement ring. One day, when my mother-in-law Pearl z’’l was visiting us in Seattle, she came with me on an errand. As Continue Reading