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
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BIRD away the SAD
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
What!!! Our Minivan was stolen?!
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?!
10 lessons for 10 years without my Dad a”h
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
Processing the War in Israel with Your American Jewish Friend
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
Blooming into the new year
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
Taking my day of fear into the days of awe
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
Ways to (not) be there for a fertility warrior
I may sometimes lovingly refer to myself as a fertility warrior, but that doesn’t mean I always feel like it. The ups and downs of a fertility struggle, or any struggle for that matter, can make being there for someone you love really hard. Like that time I bought a van … [Read more...] about Ways to (not) be there for a fertility warrior
The warrior who no longer fights her emotions
I will never forget what our Rabbi said an hour after I had a miscarriage at twelve weeks. My husband called to discuss all the relevant halachos (Jewish laws) and the first thing our Rabbi asked was, “Is your wife blaming herself?” Of course, my husband responded yes, and our … [Read more...] about The warrior who no longer fights her emotions
Transforming my five-year-old’s eating habits (without losing my mind)
I once heard, “To write well is to write what you know.” What I know is - I have a very picky eater and my home is not nearly as healthy as I thought it would be. I am a seeker. It’s what kickstarted my on my religious journey and probably explains why my favorite books … [Read more...] about Transforming my five-year-old’s eating habits (without losing my mind)