Life is like a magnificent staircase. Within its ascending steps lives the journey toward fulfillment, purpose, and yes, success. Trust me, I know. A necessary part of earning my own “Ph.D. in life” has been learning this truth: goals are not just for the young. Goal setting is a lifeline at every age, and especially […]

Jewish families that celebrate Hanukkah have special traditions. I love the word “tradition” because it is an accounting of long, established customs and beliefs passed on through one’s family from generation to generation. Typically, one’s belief system and core values are based on family teachings. Our parents and grandparents pass their wisdom down to us, […]

Thanksgiving has come and gone, darling. The dishes are put away, the leftovers have long been eaten, and the last of the autumn leaves swirl around as winter settles in. Every year, I feel a shift once Thanksgiving passes. It’s as though the world exhales and breathes in the winter holiday season. The holiday season […]

Darlings, what if I told you there was one simple thing you could do every day that would help you feel calmer, less worried, and even lower your blood pressure? There is! I recently read a study that said performing one Random Act of Kindness every day can reduce anxiety and feelings of depression. It […]

“Our lives are lived forward but understood backward.” These words have become my quiet anthem, especially in seasons of loss, uncertainty, or sorrow. With time, I’ve learned that our past, no matter how painful, holds the seeds of our joy. Those seeds need warmth and patience to sprout: attention, tenderness, and a willingness to see […]