I read the poem “What to Remember When Waking” by David Whyte in a writing workshop:
“What you can plan is too small for you to live.”
I am reminding myself to have a looser hold on making plans for this year, and to think in shorter time horizons — a week, month, maybe a season (semesters?)
Some books that have been helpful over the past year in thinking about how to use myself and my time for greater happiness and satisfaction:
Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes (took so many notes on this one)
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron (this was very, very helpful and validating)
How to Be Single and Happy by Jennifer Taitz (this is such a rich resource, I might buy it to read slowly)
The Renaissance Soul by Margaret Lobenstine (also soo validating for people like me with many interests)
And currently reading Atomic Habits by James Clear (finding this inspiring and eye-opening)
I chose the word Seeds as a theme for 5784. I want a gentle reminder to be patient for an unfolding process, to let go and let G-d, to persist in peace — personally, professionally, etc. Seeds grow on their own time, quietly and in darkness — so many metaphors.
Some years Erev Rosh Hashanah has been easier, some years harder. This is one of the harder ones (if I’m being honest here, most years are hard around Rosh Hashanah time). But I am grateful for the silver linings — my health and good friends especially. And hopeful, when I am able to access that feeling, for a good year to come.
Wishing you a k’siva v’chasima tova and a gut gebencht yuhr. I do hope to have one more post tomorrow — something more fun I am finishing up. Thank you so much for being a reader.
