NEW DAY NEW LESSON » Archive for August 2010
Where Is Escape?
So much going on I need to escape I crawl into bed Pulling covers over my head. - I lay there silently not moving at all but nothing stops too much is going on. - This warm dark cocoon is not inviting at all instead of peace and silence it’s full of invading thoughts. - A million thoughts competing in a race, for my attention jumping from place to place. - The escape that I wanted has escaped from me a multitude of thoughts hounding, not letting me be. - As I drift in and out my dreams become dark the worst … Read entire article »
Filed under: Poetry
The Kindness Club: Week 20 Prompt
It’s week 20 of the Kindness Club. Thanks to all of you who have been reading and joining in on the weekly kindness prompts even if you are not posting or commenting. Last week’s Kindness Club prompt was to cut a person close to you some slack. There are days when each of us feels that we wish that someone would cut us some slack. It is hard to forget that those we love the most also need … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club
Laugh At Jokes, Even Ones Made At Your Expense
It’s easy to have a good laugh at something we find funny, as long as the person we are laughing at or the event we are laughing about didn’t happen to us. It is a lot harder to let go and laugh at yourself, especially if the incident was a bit embarrassing. I am a bit gullible naive and in general people can “get me” quite a bit. It is only in the past few years … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Emotions, Lesson of the Day
Cut Others The Same Slack You Would Like To Receive
Life these days is so jam packed with so many different people and things all vying for your time and attention. It’s no wonder that at times many of us find ourselves wishing someone would just cut us some slack. When I personally think what it means to cut someone slack, I being me, usually think in terms of emotion. I want someone not to get upset with me when I snap at them for no … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Emotions, Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
Some Things Are A Constant
Yes this is another moan about laundry. The piles and piles of it that I seem to constantly have. How is it that when this picture was taken my soldier’s laundry pile was second highest? He wasn’t home all week. But while I was thinking this through, of course I started thinking about how this whole post is really a metaphor for life. There are lots of things in life that change. There are also some things that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Not Everyone Is Going To Like You, No Matter How Hard You Try
I understand why some people might have certain issues with me, but honestly I can’t understand how someone who knows me can truly not like me at all. That was a hard sentence to write because it sounds a bit egotistical which really is not me. (Hmmm, that sounded egotistical as well. Maybe I better just get to the point.) I have an issue at work with a doctor who doesn’t like me. I have to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Emotions, Lesson of the Day, Work
Be Vigilant, Stealing Is Easier To Do Than You Think
I think that most of us, hopefully unwittingly, at some point or another have stolen something. I am confident that most of those instances have been things that we “borrowed” and then forgot to return. Or maybe things we didn’t even realize we were stealing. Sadly I have been guilty of this many times. Every time I find myself with a pen I don’t recognize, I sigh and chuckle to myself that I am going to end … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Your Friends’ Mistakes Are Yours To Learn From
Like for many of my posts my deep thoughts come from simple things. I think learning from other peoples’ experiences is really wise. I believe we are exposed to things in our own lives and in our friends lives for a reason. It helps us learn about ourselves and grow. Especially fulfilling is when you see an almost immediate result to your “learning”. The other day I happened to be on Facebook. (Something that since I started blogging … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
The Kindness Club: Week 19 Prompt
It’s week 19 of the Kindness Club. Thanks to all of you who have been reading and joining in on the weekly kindness prompts even if you are not posting or commenting. The last Kindness Club prompt was to be kind to animals. All animals are wondrous creations and we need to be more conscious of that fact even when the animals are annoying or scary. Yes, it’s easier said than done, but the first step is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club
You Can Always Find Someone Worse Off Than You, Remember To Be Grateful
I find it to be human nature to see people who have things you wish you had or are doing things you wish you were doing and wish you were in that position. Maybe you want the freedom or the opportunities that wealth can bring. Maybe you want to be able to influence people the way a very charismatic speaker can. Or maybe you just want to be successful. We are very good at looking at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Sometimes You Need To Cut Yourself Some Slack
There are times when you realize that you can’t do everything. Times when you have to decide what you will let slide. The harder part is not beating yourself up for letting things slide. Especially if it is something you do for yourself and committed to yourself to do. It kind of feels like failure. Last week was long and tiring (and very happy and exciting as well.) As anyone who reads my blog knows, my nephew … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging, Lesson of the Day
Don’t Do The Ironing After You’ve Had Your Hair Done For A Wedding
I have had a really busy week with my nephew getting married so sadly I have not blogged in a few days. I might have gotten carried away with making a scrapbook and cookies and a cake for the family weekend after the wedding. But I am back with a lesson I learned on the day of the wedding. When it is hot and humid as it is, the last thing you want to do after you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
Learn From Those Who Have Done It Already
My nephew is getting married today to a fantastic girl who I am glad to be able to call my niece. I thought that one of the best gifts I could give them would be some insight into what others think of marriage. After all, smart people learn from people who have already been in their situation. Sure everyone is different but hearing other peoples’ perspectives can give you an added point of view. So I have written … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day, Marriage
If Your Sense Of Direction Is Lacking, Get The Address Of The Parking Lot Before You Wander Off
I don’t do the sense of direction thing. My car does not have a GPS, but even if it did, chances are that it would have the same sense of direction I have. That is, next to none. I have that effect on GPS machines. You would think though that I would realize my limitations and when I park in a parking lot in middle of Tel-Aviv, I would at least bother to get the address. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
The Only Person You Can Change Is Yourself
Sounds pretty straight forward right? The only person you can change is yourself. So why is it that we keep trying to get other people to change and we are disappointed when they don’t? We don’t like the way someone treats us and we expect them to change the way they behave. We don’t like the way someone is behaving and we expect them to change their behavior to something that is acceptable to us. Very simply, … Read entire article »
Filed under: communication, Lesson of the Day
All Living Creatures Are Wondrous Creations
Every living creature on this planet is wondrous and has its place and purpose. Even the ones we find annoying and even the ones that scare us. As I mentioned in this week’s prompt, I have been attacked lately by a conscious. The one that has made me unable to kill things like ants. The one that made me upset that I killed a scorpion. (Actually it would seem that I did not kill it as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
Don’t Cook Or Bake When You Are Tired
It was a very tiring week. Aside from “life” I had been trying to do some cooking and baking in advance because we had company for the Sabbath. So now that I have fed all the company,and no one is sick just stuffed from the massive amounts of food, I can now admit to all my cooking/baking mess-ups this past week. I should have known from past experiences that I am better off not cooking and baking … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baking, Cooking, Lesson of the Day
Old Traditions Can Be Molded Into Meaningful Traditions That Are Still Relevant
The other night I was privileged to go and partake in the Jewish Yemenite pre-marriage Henna Ceremony for my nephew and his bride to be. Before I go any farther, if I make any mistakes as far as the ceremony itself or the reasons behind it, please feel free to correct me. I asked a lot of questions and I read up a bit but I am sure there is plenty I don’t know. The Henna ceremony … Read entire article »
Filed under: Community, Lesson of the Day, Marriage, Relationships
Kids’ Behaviors Mimic Animals
Kids’ behaviors often really do resemble animals. I know many of you are probably thinking that I came to this conclusion because my kids were fighting. Sure, fighting kids do resemble animals. They can be mean and yes, quite animal like at times. But actually the “animal” behavior that prompted this post had nothing to do with fighting. It had to do with being insulted and upset. When I bake, especially with chocolate, my little one watches me … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baking, Children, Emotions, Lesson of the Day
Even If It Is True Altruism, You Gain Something
The concept of altruism and whether it really actually exists is a question I have been wrestling with for a while. I think that the first doubts and questions I had as to whether there really is true altruism began as an early teen. I had the misfortune of attending an activity in a youth group I regularly attended. The said activity was a conversation that made me nuts and made me think at the same … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day
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