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Glorifying and Demonizing

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ronen

It is a curious thing. When we meet someone new, whether under social, business, romantic, or other circumstances, and we take to liking that person, as the relationship builds and grows, we often glorify that person in our mind as … Continue reading →

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Everything in life is a dance

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Ronen

One may dance alone,or take a partner.Someone leads,the other follows.Roles may be reversed,or they may not. If the partners are attuned and attentive,the dance flows with harmony;otherwise cacophony may take place. At times the dance is a Waltz,at times it … Continue reading →

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Falling In and Out of Love

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Ronen

When we fall in love, we typically do not yet really know the subject matter of our love. We may fall in love with a person, a place, a job, a pet, and even an inanimate object.Falling in love, says … Continue reading →

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Turning Anger into Compassion

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Ronen

When I was recently wronged by a close friend, hurt by her words and actions, I felt anger rising within me. I didn’t like this feeling, and I was looking into a different approach. As emotions are energy in motion, … Continue reading →

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The Two Friends

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Ronen

I have two friends. Well, I have more than two friends… especially on Facebook, but lets say two friends that I actually know in person for a while. One friend is always positive. When I speak with her, she is … Continue reading →

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House of Secrets

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Ronen

I have a secret to share. I grew up in a house of secrets. My parents were of the Holocaust generation. My mom had her share of trials — on the run from the Nazis since she was just six … Continue reading →

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Make up or break up

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Ronen

Whenever I have a quarrel with my wife, (not that this ever happens, but just for the sake of this post,) after the dust settles in, it often takes a long while before I am ready to make up and … Continue reading →

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Relationships, frogs and changes

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Ronen

When we select a house to buy (or rent,) we try to pick a place that will best fit our requirements; from personality to functionality. With the passing years, we change — our perspective shifts, and so do our needs. Perhaps the kids … Continue reading →

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A lesson from a cup of Joe

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Ronen

A couple of months ago I have decided to go dairy-free. For years I have settled for lactose-free, but I came to believe that lactose was only part of the problem; the milk protein itself is not a good fit … Continue reading →

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A small deed of kindness…

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Ronen

A small deed of kindness can go a long way (as do little acts of nastiness) Case at hand: one of my kids received what he perceived to be an “attitude” from his sister. This took place first thing in … Continue reading →

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