Category: Relationships

My friend wrote this poem and so generously allowed me to publish it. Thank you!

A friend sent me a beautiful photo she had taken of a field of sunflowers. You could see in the photo how the flowers had turned their faces towards the sun. It was so unexpectedly moving and made them seem almost human.

A friend and I were learning a bit about tefillah, and she referred to shidduchim as “a nisayon of waiting.” The simplicity of these words resonated. I know that when Hashem seemingly withholds that which we need, He is giving us a reason to daven and have a closer relationship with Him.

I learned something beautiful from a client. One client in our support group mentioned that she was interested in a guy but felt insecure about pursuing him, so probably wouldn’t. Another chimed in, “One thing I’ve learned:

I’ve never been married, so take this or leave it, but I think you should take it 😉 . I’m writing about a trend I’ve seen in shalom bayis education that really bothers me.

Two books I read earlier this year discussed loneliness versus solitude. According to Together, by Vivek Murthy, solitude is “peaceful aloneness” or intentional isolation that helps us connect with ourselves, and enhances our emotional well-being. Seeking solitude is actually a protective factor against loneliness. Mary Pipher writes that we can intentionally “alchemize” our loneliness into solitude by enjoying our own …

My favorite people to watch when I’m on an outing are couples in their 70’s, enjoying each other’s company.

I’m writing this Sunday night, and I don’t know what the news will bring tomorrow. As I daven, I’m conscious over and over again of the references in Tehillim to Tzion, being surrounded and hounded by our enemies, asking for Hashem’s salvation, affirming our confidence and belief that Hashem is with us. We are forever, and we have tefillah, and …

In 2019, the Nebraska Tourism Commission released a new state slogan: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.

Hello, all. I hope you are holding up okay. I’m thinking about Eretz Yisroel many times a day.