Liminal space is a term to describe the place we occupy during a transition, between one place and another. I think of this term often when I think about dating, especially in our system where life can take on a frozen, suspended feeling when you begin dating someone. You’re not available, you’re not committed, you’re just…in between somewhere. And being …
Last week I went to a work conference(!) and spent five days in the Big Easy. I had this trip planned for months and months, and it’s hard to believe it’s actually over.
Hi, all. I’ll be away for the week, so all is quiet here until next Monday. In the meantime, I’d love to read what’s on your bucket list. And also, I want to thank you for your comments (I loooove comments). I hope you have a great week, and how about enjoying some classic summer fun, like:
Because we know that “Can you send me your resume?” only sounds like an innocent question…
You’re still you and you’re still an autonomous adult even if you’re single…
Since I posted about my bucket list last year, I’ve been continuously revisiting and adding to it. The other week, I was talking to a family member about writing a list of her own and asked her to start listing goals/dreams out loud. It took a bit to warm up, but then she started sharing dreams, and truly it was …
A few months ago I read Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, by Vivek Murthy, and I’m still thinking about it. Highly recommend! The book describes the damaging effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection. Every day at work I speak with people who are isolated from social supports and let …
How do you feel about asking people for help? Last year before my thirtieth birthday, I decided to organize a group of women to do hafrashas challah as a zechus for me. I had read in Rising: The Book of Challah, by Rochie Pinson, of a segulah to have 43 women do hafrashas challah as a zechus for a …
Can’t believe it’s seven weeks since I posted my list. It was right after Pesach and my schedule was slowly opening up as the semester wound down. I’m pleased that I’ve checked off half the list so far and done a few other nice things around the city.
Dreaming is the first step.
