Two books I read earlier this year discussed loneliness versus solitude. According to Together, by Vivek Murthy, solitude is “peaceful aloneness” or intentional isolation that helps us connect with ourselves, and enhances our emotional well-being. Seeking solitude is actually a protective factor against loneliness. Mary Pipher writes that we can intentionally “alchemize” our loneliness into solitude by enjoying our own …
My favorite people to watch when I’m on an outing are couples in their 70’s, enjoying each other’s company.
I’m writing this Sunday night, and I don’t know what the news will bring tomorrow. As I daven, I’m conscious over and over again of the references in Tehillim to Tzion, being surrounded and hounded by our enemies, asking for Hashem’s salvation, affirming our confidence and belief that Hashem is with us. We are forever, and we have tefillah, and …
In 2019, the Nebraska Tourism Commission released a new state slogan: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.
Hello, all. I hope you are holding up okay. I’m thinking about Eretz Yisroel many times a day.
Many of us are often in the position of being a guest in someone’s home, whether for a Shabbos meal or over a Shabbos or Yom Tov. Some thoughts about being a comfortable and courteous guest:
My mother recently visited a cousin who has several adult children in shidduchim as well. Our cousin had the most encouraging words: “All it takes is two weeks.”
We never quite had a chance to recap how Y”T went. It was a world ago. I was home with a lot of family (ka”H) first days, and went to my aunt second days. (I had wanted to go to my grandmother but she wasn’t home in the end. Hopefully later this year). I hope wherever you were, it was …
Just a short post to share how I’m trying to contribute to the war effort, and maybe you can share your own thoughts and ideas.
There is really nothing to say. I had a bunch of posts in mind over Y”T and nothing seems appropriate for this moment. It is such a painful, painful time for all of us. When unspeakably horrible and infuriating events happen, it does have the effect of “right-sizing” everything else, not to minimize but just to provide perspective of what …
