And say it with a smile.
Month: September 2019
Shared commitment to spiritual growth
A major part of marriage is that shared sense of purpose. That sharing of life’s ultimate meaning – with another person to continuously support and bolster each other. In these days of Tishrei, talk about what each of you feel is your sense of purpose as individuals, as a couple. Seek to find one area […]
Spiritual intimacy: sharing your innermost thoughts about what yom tov means to you
As we enter the new year, many of us have thoughts, reflections, meditations, seekings, contemplations about the past year and what changes we want to bring into our lives in the upcoming year: what is my personal purpose; what is my connection to Yiddishkeit; what is the meaning of my life; what do I value […]
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: with your kids
Don’t let your children’s memories of Yom Tov be all about the stress. Plan and diminish some of the stress that will inevitably creep in. Be prepared to laugh at the mishaps that do pop up. Keep your expectations realistic. • Figure out together how you can best use the days leading up to Yom […]
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: being a guest
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. BEING A GUEST • Going to your parents’ house for Yom Tov […]
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: personal minhagim
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. PERSONAL MINHAGIM/ HANHAGOS Share how you envision your Yom Tov will go. […]
Plan for an enjoyable yom tov: hosting meals
You want a meaningful and enjoyable yom tov for all – you, your spouse, your children, your guests. As a couple, plan the details of Yom Tov so that all runs as smoothly as possible. Pre-planning will help pre-empt disappointments and dashed expectations. HOSTING A MEAL • Plan your menu together. Make sure it reasonable […]
Elul … Introspection, self reflection … Looking to the past for a stronger future: our actions.
Our actions, what we do has lasting impact. On ourselves and on others around us, and oftentimes even further. — Think about how habits are formed. Action after action. — Think about how ‘atmospheres’ or cultures are built. Action after action. — Think about how companies are grown. Action after action. — And reputations. — […]
Elul … Introspection, self reflection … Looking to the past for a stronger future: our words.
The words we say have come into the world. And has lasting effect. For positive. And for negative. For ourselves, for the ones who hear, for the ones who just happen to be around at that time (maybe our kids?) – Compliments, admiration, appreciation, encouragement, apologies … – Complaints, critiques, grievances, accusations, demands … — […]
Elul … Introspection, self reflection … Looking to the past for a stronger future: our thoughts.
Thoughts will float in and out of our mind. We have little control of that which might float in. But we do control what we do with the thought once it appears. Some thoughts are useful, creative, powerful. And we ought to build on them to grow and propel upward. “I feel so blessed in […]