The word "search" implies intentionality. A searcher is not merely wandering through life, marvelling at the serendipity of things. A searcher is on a mission, trying to find something specific. The searcher may not know what she is looking for, but she knows that something is missing in her life. Or she may know exactly … Continue reading #BlogElul 3: Search
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#BlogElul 2: Act
Action is a very odd concept. We take action every day of our lives (at least, if we get out of bed), and yet it is something we often struggle with. Committing to a course of action can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Google "action" and "fear" together and you'll find countless pages teaching you … Continue reading #BlogElul 2: Act
#BlogElul 1: Prepare
It's here! It's here! Today is the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul, and once again, Rabbi Phyllis Sommer has generously provided us with a template for reflection and growth. The High Holy Days are just a month away, and there is lots of spiritual work to be done. This is my fourth … Continue reading #BlogElul 1: Prepare
Talking About Commitment
I met a guy at a networking meeting almost two years ago. As we chatted, he bemoaned the fact that he had trouble committing to regular physical activity. Without thinking much about it, I offered to have him text me every time he took a walk. I now have over 500 texts from him on … Continue reading Talking About Commitment
Saying Goodbye to My Childhood Home
This is the house my parents built in Hofit, Israel, in 1970. I call it my childhood home because I spent more of my childhood there than in any of the other places we lived - Silver Spring, MD, New Providence, NJ, and Los Angeles, CA, are the main ones I can remember. I lived … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to My Childhood Home
Ode to a Bamboo
This winter I took an organisation course – a weekly webinar with the wonderful Susan Sly, in which she walked a group of us through various steps of getting our lives and businesses under control. Among other things, she told us to turn our desks away from the wall, and to put a few … Continue reading Ode to a Bamboo
I Survived Passover!
It's that time of year again! Once again, Passover has gone through my house and my life like a whirlwind, and now it is gone. Last year I wrote for the first time about the effects of eight days of living on matzah, with eggs, cheese and fish as my prime protein sources. I probably … Continue reading I Survived Passover!
The Power of Why
It’s that time of year again – the streets are decorated, the malls are full of music, and there’s festive food everywhere. It doesn’t really matter what culture you come from, if it originated in the Northern Hemisphere, chances are you have some sort of observance happening around the winter solstice to celebrate the return … Continue reading The Power of Why
Gun Control #3: What I’ve Learned
Here's what I learned about Gun Control in the last couple of weeks. 1. If you aren't careful with your form while doing a hang clean, and you are well-endowed in the chest area, you will end up with bruises in delicate places. 2. If you stay up too late and find yourself making kid … Continue reading Gun Control #3: What I’ve Learned
Gun Control #2 – Getting Started
Welcome to the second day of Gun Control! Yesterday I took some measurements - my right bicep is currently 31.5 cm around. Yes, it's not a pretty picture. I also weigh 62.7 kg - that's almost 138 lbs, at 152 cm, or 5 foot nothing. Ouch. Work to be done. I've acquired a push-up app … Continue reading Gun Control #2 – Getting Started