A Man Is Not a Marionette
I’ve never been married, so take this or leave it, but I think you should take it 😉 . I’m writing about a trend I’ve seen in shalom bayis education that really bothers me.
Cozy Gifts
Chodesh tov! I’m getting rally FOMO (so happy for you if you were able to go). What an amazing event. I’m hoping to watch the livestream later. In the meantime, I wanted to share yet another list from my journal: cozy gift ideas. These call up snow days off from school…
Solitude
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 …
People-Watching
My favorite people to watch when I’m on an outing are couples in their 70’s, enjoying each other’s company.
Tips for Planning Outings
The brain loves routine, but it also loves novelty. I feel refreshed when I take myself on outings, and though most of my trips are to places in New York City, I have a few tips to share for anyone who would like to be more intentional about going places.
Chinese Auction
A fun, escapist post: The other day I was perusing a Chinese auction booklet, and commented to my sister that there were a number of prizes I want to win in theory (like furniture…and wigs!), but won’t really use now. I started to think about what I would include in a Chinese auction if every prize was something I might …
One Thing
I’m reading about hope, and wanted to share a hope-building exercise. In a notebook, date the page for one year from today and write about your life as if things have worked out as best as possible.
Tomorrow
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 …
Travel Slogan
In 2019, the Nebraska Tourism Commission released a new state slogan: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.
A Post About Therapy
I started to see a therapist when I started dating. I went on a family member’s suggestion; they had found therapy helpful themselves. The truth is that I knew I wanted more support but didn’t really know why, just that I had a sense that I didn’t know what I didn’t know about relationships/dating/marriage.