Tag Archives: life
Releasing the victim game
A recent post I made on Facebook triggered several puzzled responses. I felt it may be good to further elaborate on the topic in a blog post. As I have not blogged in a long while, it also gives me … Continue reading
The upside of suffering
I do not seek suffering. Absolutely not. No siree. In fact, show me a path of sorrows and I will likely take the other fork in the road. Yet… When I was fifteen, my father prematurely passed away. My older … Continue reading
Because this is how I was taught
Practicing my Short Yang (Tai Chi form) this morning, I was struck by the many modifications, some subtle, some not, that my form had gone through over the years. Those changes had become even more apparent several years ago, when … Continue reading
Validation and Those Emperor’s New Clothes
I was born in Israel. At age twenty five I migrated to the USA and have lived here ever since; more than half my life. Raised Jewish, Judaism remains my ancestral heritage, even if I, myself, after years of experiencing … Continue reading
If the lid fits
What is the difference between feeling exhilarated and just being content? Between experiencing overjoy and settling for satisfied? Someone, (was it me?) once said that having more does not make one as happy as being content with less. Please note that … Continue reading
Acknowledging happiness
On a recent trip to Israel, I suddenly realized something I have been doing wrong all these years. Like many others, I occasionally bitch and whine about misfortunes. Granted, not too often anymore, and, even when I do, it is performed … Continue reading
Ancient Wisdom
“Ancient Wisdom,” I have asked, “Please teach me, show me what is Ancient Wisdom?” “Can you feel your skin cells growing, weathering, and then falling? How does the epidermis know what to do? Can you sense the blood pulsing, flowing, and … Continue reading
How long will I live?
“How long will I live?” I asked; “would it be for many years to come?” “Why do you wish to live many more years?” I was questioned. “Because,” I answered, “I have so much more to accomplish.” “I see,” came … Continue reading
