The practice of giving is a great healer and a heart opener, and there are so many ways we can give, not only through money. When I give my full attention to someone, or when I give my time to a friend who is in need, it works like magic. It shifts the focus from the “me” to the “we,” offering profound relief and connection.
Legacy
This past weekend, I caught up with a friend of mine who works as a mediator. He shared some cases he has recently been working on …
Relevancy
So many women tell me they feel a loss of relevance as they get older. They miss the looks they once got, the heads turning …
Changing
It is entertaining to listen to my conversations with my group of close friends and how it has been shifting during the years. In my …
Yin Yang
Tai Chi calls us to relax but not to collapse, to be soft but strong. I feel empowered by that. It feels good to be strong …
Useful
I love being useful, but lately I am learning to embrace moments of uselessness. My constant drive to be helpful gets in the way- it …
Dressing Up
Having an Italian daughter-in-law is a fashion commitment. When Carolina and Ido (my son) were planning their wedding in Israel, I warned her that some …
Breast Cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month. I don’t think there is one family who doesn’t have a member who has or had breast cancer. I lost …
Wedding Guest
This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to join a afternoon-into-evening wedding. It warmed my heart to be a part of my dear friend’s …
Embracing Change
My son is getting married this month and my heart is filled with many tender feelings. I sit with the different stages of his life …