Spiritual Friendship
This time calls for our best – and some days we may have a hard time remembering what that looks or feels like. Good friends help us remember who we are. I’m not sure who said this, but I love it…
Kavannah (Intention) For Those Not Ready To Forgive
Some hurts take time to heal. And some of us (mostly women) apologize too much and too fast – to our own detriment. This is for you.
Begin to Dust Off Your Soul: High Holidays 2016
There are so many ways to begin “dusting off” our souls. When we do, we join with people all over the world who are entering the river of reflection.
Mindfulness Practice & Tisha B’av
Although this piece takes off about a particular commemoration in the Jewish calendar, I am certain that the lessons are universal.
Three Mindfulness Lessons From The Wilderness — Ancient Wisdom for Uncertain Times
The wilderness is more than a place – it’s a state of being. When there is no map and no clear path forward, the only way out is through. Three lessons from the Hebrew Bible on what it means to find freedom in uncertain territory.
What’s Your Wisdom?
Every person writes a Torah with their life. It’s a personal collection of wisdom gathered from our experiences and stories. The great Hasidic master Sfat Emet says it like this…
Before We Move On: Thoughts About Endings
Usually when we think of the end of the year, we are either talking about December (in the secular year) or in Jewish time, right before the High Holidays in early Fall. Yet, there’s another time of year that is all about endings: the school or class year. As human beings, we have many different ways of …
Rabbi Jill’s Meditation & Mindfulness Booklist
Highly recommended Jewish meditation & mindfulness books from Rabbi Jill Zimmerman.
Meaningful Quotes on the Sabbath on Pinterest!
Check out the timeless, poetic wisdom of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel in bite-size pieces on my Pinterest board. I’ve taken Heschel’s “greatest hits” from his classic book, The Sabbath in the hope of inspiring us all to take time to unplug, be present, and appreciate what is. Rabbi Heschel’s wisdom is timeless and poetic. He …
Practicing Self-Compassion Daily
Practicing bringing love and blessing and compassion to our own selves is a daily inside workout. These four phrases help remind us what’s involved:
