Image by StockSnap from Pixabay This past weekend we celebrated the holiday of Shavu’ot, or Feast of Weeks - also known as Pentecost in the Christian tradition. It is always celebrated exactly 50 days after the first night of Passover - we count seven weeks, as ordained in the Torah, and then mark the 50th … Continue reading Do You Hear the Call?
Month: May 2023
The Messy Middle
Image by Benjamin Balazs from Pixabay Starting new things is fun and exciting, full of possibility. Finishing a project is satisfying. The problem, with most things, is the messy middle. I recently had a conversation with a friend, who currently has very short hair. Her Zoom profile picture showed her with long, flowing locks, and … Continue reading The Messy Middle
OK, Fine. Let’s Talk About Weight Loss.
Image by Vidmir Raic from Pixabay You have probably noticed that I don’t like to talk about weight loss, even though the company I work with (and whose products I LOVE and use all the time!), got its start as a weight loss company 20 years ago. Time moves on, and they are smart enough … Continue reading OK, Fine. Let’s Talk About Weight Loss.
Talking About Rest
Image credit: Pixabay Rest is a recurring theme in my work, and for good reason - it’s one of the most undervalued concepts in our society, but it is absolutely vital for good health, both physical and mental. One of my favourite books is the manifesto Rest is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey, also known as … Continue reading Talking About Rest
Why Are Bad Habits So Hard To Break?
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay I have some bad habits - I’m sure you do too. We all do. Some bad habits can be life-threatening - such as drinking to excess, unprotected sex or sharing needles. Others are mostly just frustrating, although they can have longer-term health ramifications - uncontrolled eating, lack of sleep and … Continue reading Why Are Bad Habits So Hard To Break?