Adina Mayer

I absolutely love exploring in both nature and life. It brings me so much joy when I get to visit a new place or try a new experience.  A few weeks ago, I saw on the West Ridge Nature Park community calendar that there was an upcoming forest bathing event.  I had … [Read more...] about Unlocking new mindfulness potential by forest bathing

When I started Mom Zu L’tovah I intended to share some of the fun and out of the box activities I would do with my son. Life took a turn and the site turned into more of a journal for me, but I’ve been thinking it’s time I’m ready to share my thoughts and ideas and also the fun … [Read more...] about Glow in the dark rocks

Over the last year, a question has been stirring over and over in my mind. I hear it echoing every time I’m out in nature. I’ve talked about it with almost everyone I’ve gone on a walk with but was still having trouble reaching the depth of the thought. It took writing an … [Read more...] about My Bird Journey: From Sky to Self

I’m feeling great, doing all my self-care but at a certain point in December each year I get knocked down by seasonal depression.  Before you think it, I already have a light therapy lamp, I try to eat right and get out of the house. This year I’m grateful we had an … [Read more...] about BIRD away the SAD

Thursday morning started like any other day. Our neighbors were driving carpool, and it was a cold, cloudy day so I spent most of the day indoors. I made challah while Rachamim napped and was feeling pretty good about being productive.  I was upstairs changing a diaper when … [Read more...] about What!!! Our Minivan was stolen?!

Death is so surreal. It’s been 10 years and honestly still feels so strange that my Father isn’t here. There are so many moments that I miss sharing with him and I know he would adore my two boys.  My Dad was an amazing writer and always helped me strive to articulate my … [Read more...] about 10 lessons for 10 years without my Dad a”h

Am I dreaming? This is crazy. Unbelievable. No, not really happening. “Never again,” right?! My thoughts and emotions have been swirling around, touching on so many of the complex aspects of this experience. Unfortunately, I’m no longer living in Israel so I can’t give a … [Read more...] about Processing the War in Israel with Your American Jewish Friend

I wish I could say that I go out into my garden and just marvel at the space I’ve created. Sometimes I do and I try to remind myself to stay present and just enjoy it. But if I’m being honest, in reality, I often go into my garden and make maps in my head of where I’d like to … [Read more...] about Blooming into the new year

This past week something pretty terrifying happened to me. Right before it happened, I was listening to a class by Rebbetzin Esther Wein. In the class, she mentioned how when we experience something in this world it’s meant to prompt us to ask ourselves “What can this teach … [Read more...] about Taking my day of fear into the days of awe