The Age of Enlightenment

The Age of Enlightenment As I’m reaching a milestone birthday this month, I’m reflecting on life. We were all born happy with a God-given right to be happy. Conscious aging is recognizing that I have to live my best life, with meaning and values. I make a conscious...

What if I Didn’t Answer the Call?

What if I Didn’t Answer the Call?  This month, Jewish people celebrate the holiday of Purim in which Queen Esther saved her people from annihilation. Was she aware of the power she harnessed to change such destiny? Life is very unpredictable. No one knows what the...

Planting Seeds of Love

Planting Seeds of Love  This month, in the Jewish calendar, we celebrate Tu bishvat- the holiday of the trees. Trees are a metaphor for life. Much like them, we go through the renewal cycle; constantly shedding old leaves and growing new ones. As in nature where no...

Having a Vision?

Having a Vision?  Once again, we’re standing at the threshold of a new year. After an honest evaluation of last year’s achievements, we can let go of the limiting beliefs that kept us stuck and didn’t work for us. Learning from our failures, we look ahead with a...

Infusing More Light Into the Darkness

Infusing More Light Into the Darkness  In the story of Hanukkah, we learn about forces of evil versus forces of good when the Jews weren’t allowed to celebrate their religious heritage. A long time ago, they had to fight tyranny, oppression and intolerance. Sadly, it...