Now that the Yomim Tovim of Tishrei are over, make those memories and inspiration last One way to keep memories strong is by reactivating them through reminiscing and sharing stories. (This works in reverse too: If you want bad memories to simply fade away, try not to dwell on them.) As a family, talk about […]
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3 Conversations you might have this week What are some favorite memories of Sukkos? What do we want to incorporate into our Sukkos this year? What are other words that are similar to the word ‘temporary’? What are the nuanced differences and what do the different words teach us about how to view life? What
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When making a resolution to do something new and different, think and speak in powerful ways to bolster your inner motivation to propel you to success. Think in words such as “I Don’t [do that]” rather than “I can’t [do that].” Saying “I can’t” implies that there is an external force that controls you. The
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Intentions provide you with the focus you need to progress towards whatever it is you want to achieve. Setting intentions is stating what you intend to accomplish; it’s a commitment to be intentional and deliberate about something. When setting your intention for Yom Kippur, think about how you want to connect the holiness of the
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Take the time these days to reflect, reset and restart to maximize and reach your own potential. Reflect about one or two aspects of your life; you can’t make deep changes in too many areas at once. Think about what you want to keep and what you want to let go of. Set up a
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3 Conversations you might have this week Where were you on September 11, 2001? What are your memories and impressions of that day? What is something you can work on together to make your home even more peaceful and happy? What is one Tefillah that you would like to concentrate on this Yom Kippur? 2
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Holding grudges doesn’t make you strong, it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn’t make you weak, it sets you free. Why do people hold grudges? The grudge gives us an identity as a person who was “wronged.” People often want someone to blame – even if no one is really at fault. Sometimes, holding grudges—and blaming
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In these days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when we do lots of reflecting about our past and what we want for the future, you may recognize that there are people to whom you ought to apologize and those who you ought to forgive.We compiled all our posts about apologizing and forgiving onto this
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Tefillah is a request, יהי רצון “May it be Hashem’s will” that we have healing, health, or whatever it is that we need. Yes, we can ask Hashem to change His will. Hashem’s Ratzon/Will is like a “garment”; it doesn’t change the essence of the one wearing it. Our life, our future and all that
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