Radical Acceptance helped me to gain perspective in a very dark period and supports now me through these challenging times. Of course past injuries run deep and leave scars. Still we can build better relationships with love, faith, trust and open communication.
Category Archives: Judaism
Yoga for Emotional Resilience Amid Conflict
At times you may feel like me that we are living in an upside down world. Both my longstanding Jewish observance and Yoga practice have been very helpful for me since October 7th. What are you doing to find comfort and safety in these difficult times?
Blogging in Wartime: Starting Again
My feelings of shock and grief in the aftermath of October 7th froze the part of me that blogged about healthy aging and other topics related to 2nd Middle Age. I am once again falling back on Radical Acceptance, trying to accept my ongoing sadness 5 minutes at a time as a part of my identity as a Jew and as an Israeli. Now I am just going to give it a go, and will try to post again on a more regular basis going forward. Thank you for being here on this journey with me.
Waiting for Nasrallah … with Jokes
Also seen online: “Me, every time I think about writing a novel” , “… waiting for the tow truck” etc.., – you get the idea. This is the Israeli experience in a nutshell. While the threat from Tehran, Hezbollah, et al remains very real, a little humor helps to relieve the pressure. And where there are Jews there always will be jokes.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
October 7th is one of those seismic events that requires us to question all of our assumptions and beliefs, our hopes and illusions.
Who is afraid of living life without illusions?
What are the illusions that you personally may be living with – consciously or otherwise?
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Passover Mushroom-Potato Pancakes
Earlier today – day 5 of Passover – I was looking through my bag of tricks for something new, something different … something for a truly satisfying dinner that does not involve matzah in any way, shape or form. These Mushroom-Potato Pancakes make a delicious change from the usual Passover fare – without any special, exotic ingredients.
UPDATE – Kosher L’Pesach Granola with Buckwheat
Passover Granola with Buckwheat This year – at least so far – I have been unable to find the quinoa flakes that were so helpful last year for my Passover Granola. So what’s a gal to do?! After asking at both of the likely stores nearby (there is one more a bit further away toContinueContinue reading “UPDATE – Kosher L’Pesach Granola with Buckwheat”
Hints for Hamentaschen
Hamentashen are a traditional 3-cornered cookie also known as Oznei Haman (Haman’s Ears in Hebrew), traditionally made with poppy-seed (Mohn) filling. If you don’t care for poppy-seed, you can find them with jams or even chocolate or Nutella. And if you are baking hamantaschen this year, here are a few hints that I hope may be helpful.
Challah and the Cycle of Life
It’s that time of year again! https://2ndmiddleage.blog/2021/09/27/celebrating-the-circle-of-life-with-round-challah-shapes/
Gluten Free (GF) Passover Granola with Quinoa Flakes
Substituting Quinoa flakes (available from organic / health food stores) for rolled oats makes for a delightful granola with no more work and great taste. Another Passover miracle?
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