Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As you may know, I am currently in Israel visiting my family, following my father’s passing. I’ve been enjoying good food, good conversations and healing walks on the beach. It’s truly a gift. One of the conversations I had recently was with a very talented musician. We were reminiscing about … Continue reading Permeable Consciousness

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Sometimes we become aware that others are trying to manipulate our emotions - specifically, they may be trying to make us feel guilty for something we may have done, or not done. For whatever reason, they feel a desire to see us squirm and feel bad about something. Have you … Continue reading What Are You Taking On?

Image by mac231 from Pixabay If you follow me on social media, you have probably seen that my father passed away this week. He lived a long and joyful life, and decided that 90 years was long enough to be on this earth. He passed away peacefully at home, just as he wanted to. The … Continue reading Focusing on Self Care

Image by Kathleen Port from Pixabay This may seem like a very silly question. Of course I’m breathing, Hadass, you say. I’m alive, aren’t I? *checks just to make sure*. Yes, of course you are breathing, bringing oxygen into your lungs and clearing out the carbon dioxide, but what else has your breathing done for … Continue reading Are You Breathing?

Image by Angelo Rosa from Pixabay For the past few weeks, my family of origin has been dealing with one of the primordial stresses of human life - the impending passing of an elder. It’s never easy to deal with, but it’s especially hard in the midst of a global pandemic and at a distance … Continue reading Emotional Alchemy

Image by Raman Oza from Pixabay I’ve been listening to a lot of audio books lately - a side effect of my gym being closed, as I am now running every day. Who says there’s no silver lining to the pandemic closures? I am probably the best educated I’ve been in a while! I’m sure … Continue reading Your Brain is a Liar!

I live in an old house in that was built in 1929. When we bought it in 1995, part of the reason was that we loved the many old apple and maple trees in the backyard. We later discovered that there were also two big old lilac bushes, one white and one purple, right at … Continue reading How Lilacs Made Me Cry With Gratitude

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay First of all, let me be clear that I’m not talking about an actual eating disorder here. While stress eating is something that most of us deal with on occasion, an eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulimia) is a serious, possibly life-threatening psychiatric issue that requires professional care. … Continue reading Three Ways to Deal with Stress Eating

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay This may sound like the title of a Dr. Seuss book, but it’s actually a serious question. My coach Jennifer recommended a book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, based on the work of Dan Sullivan, who is an elite business coach. It’s called “Who Not How”, and it is a … Continue reading Who Are Your Whos?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay It’s been a long 13 months, hasn’t it? Even for those of us who have been fortunate enough to hole up safely at home and aren’t in dire financial straits, the ongoing background anxiety can be debilitating. It’s important to pay attention to signs your mental health might need … Continue reading Three Signs You Might be Heading for Burnout