Breathing

I learned how to breathe five years ago. I mean, oxygen had been getting to my brain with regularity until then, thank G-d, but I wasn’t truly breathing. My supervisor at work pointed this out (awkward) and showed me how it’s really done.   Here’s the thing: While most of us are able to b”H breathe on our own, many …

On Living with Your Parents

So, no, this is not an easy thing to be doing in your twenties or beyond.   The manager at my bank branch always asks me if I’m still living at home. “Actually, yes.” “Smart girl!” she says. “Stay there as long as you can.” And I’m like, “Thanks, Candace.”   But seriously, there’s this tug-of-war. On the one hand, …

Feelings

This is a quote from a piece by Dr. Miriam Adahan that I have taped to my wall:   “Don’t be ashamed of your feelings. Feelings are not wrong. They are like the weather; you can’t force them away. Acknowledge them and take action if they tell you that a change is necessary.”   This was really helpful for me …

10 Things to Do for Yourself This Winter

It’s December! Winter is headed our way. Can you believe it? Wasn’t it just summer…and fall? Since winter is not my favorite season, I thought it would be nice to make a list of things to look forward to. Here are some ideas:   Take a course, for work if you find that enjoyable, or purely for your own enrichment. …

Cocooning

I’ve written that I’m going through a hard time. And because this is an uplifting, positive place (for me at least as much as you), I’m not going to go into detail about the nature of this challenge. But last night I had to reconnect with some truths to help me through.   We are flesh and blood. Only Hashem …

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