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Rabbi Address’ new book, Seekers of Meaning
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. Now, in his most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for individuals, particularly baby boomers struggling with issues of aging and mortality.
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Author Archives: SimonaHadjigeorgalis
Passover: A wellness ritual?
Passover is a wonderful time of year to clean our external and internal spaces. For many of us, we already carve out the time to clean our kitchens in preparation for the holiday. And we already eliminate certain foods. Can … Continue reading
Homemade, low-calorie, energy boosting drink
Cha-cha-cha-chia! Yes, the same seeds that are the subject of those hilarious informercials for Chia Pets are also a superfood. Chia seeds are an outstanding source of omega-3, dietary fiber, calcium, and iron. What does that mean for someone looking … Continue reading
Transition back into Routine
With the winter holidays behind us, it is time to get back into our routines. The transition back into routine takes some effort, which makes now a particularly important time to nurture ourselves. It is a challenge to prioritize ourselves … Continue reading
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Tagged honor the emotions, Simona, stay hydrated
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Human Be-ings (not human do-ings)
Most of us are caretakers or providers or some other life-path that does not make it feasible to sit in a meditative state and “be” all day long. So realistically, how can we meet our daily responsibilities to ourselves and … Continue reading
Desserts spelled backward
Stressed is desserts spelled backward. As a dessert-lover, I am not suggesting that savoring a sweet treat is a sign of stress. However, when our enjoyment escalates into cravings, it is a good time to step back and reflect.
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Tagged chewing, desserts, food, healthy eating, sauerkraut, simona wright, stress
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Transition back into Routine
With the winter holidays behind us, it is time to get back into our routines. The transition back into routine takes some effort, which makes now a particularly important time to nurture ourselves. It is a challenge to prioritize ourselves … Continue reading
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Treating our homes as sacred space
There is a growing acknowledgment of the heavy load the boomer generation is carrying. Many of us — even Rabbi Address, the leader of this site — are juggling work, caregiving, and navigating the increasingly complicated healthcare system for ourselves … Continue reading
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Tagged chores, eldercare, energy, health, home, organizing, repairs, rituals, sacred space
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Staying “Present” while eating
Last month, Dr. Friedman spoke to us about the power of turning off our cell phones and being Present. This month, let’s consider bringing that “Presentness” to our meals. In the rush of the day, we do not always have … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmations, breathing, chewing, eating, health, meals, multitasking, prayer, simona wright, staying present, wellness
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