Most of us like to think we’re very much in control of what we think and do. To a degree this is true. But I’ve realized that I’m often “hijacked” by my scary or angry stories. I can be doing one thing and my mind is occupied by the unfairness of a past slight or… Continue reading Calling Back Power Practice
In Judaism, for every time you express thanks, there is a blessing. This is a beautiful idea! In most traditions, there is a practice to pray before you go to sleep. We say “thank you” to express: Gratitude for a day of life and of possibilities. Appreciation for all the good things that occurred during… Continue reading Evening Practice – Hashkivinu
I am not a morning person. If it were up to me, morning would begin at about noon. But at least one-third of the day has passed for most of the world. So I compromise and try to get out of bed by 8:00am. I’m usually groggy and still processing my dreams. On days where… Continue reading Morning Prayer – Modah Ani
There are different ways to approach how you do something. For a very long time, I liked creating checklists and completing the list in order of priority. That works pretty well for me. But I’ve noticed even on my most productive days, I feel jittery. Sometimes I have a sense of emptiness and sterility. Like… Continue reading Invocation Prior to Action
