A friend and I were talking about manifesting, Chanukah, hishtadlus, and all sorts of good things. I asked how it could be that some people will tell you they had an amazing breakthrough that changed everything and they met their chosson right after, when I feel like I’ve had so many amazing breakthroughs already. My friend said, “You know how …
Quick note: I want to mention that I’ve recently ordered some items from a list requested by chayalim that a friend of mine shared on a group chat. My friend gets lists from Lev LaChayal, shares them with her group, then packs duffel bags with the items that people order and sends them to Israel. It’s possible that you have …
This year I decided to buy gifts for my nieces and nephews. I had to shop for about ten gifts and wanted to stay in the $10-or-so range, which was harder to do than I thought, but also kind of fun to work within those constraints (and Cyber Monday deals helped). Next year I think I’ll do one “signature” auntie …
Chodesh tov! I’m getting rally FOMO (so happy for you if you were able to go). What an amazing event. I’m hoping to watch the livestream later. In the meantime, I wanted to share yet another list from my journal: cozy gift ideas. These call up snow days off from school…
Before Succos I started listening to Chanukah music, and Chanukah seemed so far off! Yet here we are. I made a short list of things I want to do on Chanukah (mostly food-related, lol):
The Kedushas Levi writes that when a person searches and prays for something for a long time, and then they find it, the initial gratitude and excitement is so intense, it’s like a great light. With time, the intensity of the feeling fades and the person gets used to having the thing they were looking for for so long (like …
This time of year there are a zillion gift guides everywhere. I find that when I look at most gift guides for women, I’m not into most of the suggestions. For fun, I made a list of gifts I would actually appreciate. (They seem to mostly be acts of service). gift card for massage or facial makeover + the …
In Meeting Your Half-Orange, Amy Spencer talks about visualizing different scenes from your future life with your husband as part of the fourth step of the half-orange process. I’m visualizing the Chanukah party I’m going to host (next year) with my husband. I’m adding details, from our work schedules that night to the menu, paper goods and activities. I’m frying …
I love seeing menorahs in other people’s windows. It is such a happy sight and it makes me feel warm and cozy. And it reminds me not of the Chanukah miracle exactly, but of a generalized sense of peace and gratitude for the good things in life. In keeping with the idea that Chanukah is about not only open …
I’m excited for Chanukah to begin next week! Some years it just sneaks up on me but this year I’m ready. A quick reminder of one of the better-known answers to the question of why we celebrate eight nights of Chanukah if the miracle was only for seven (after all, the oil was expected to last through that first …
