Marriage Dimensions 2

Marriage Dimensions 2

Uncovering the mystery, challenge and opportunity   We all know that the Torah’s perspective is that the building of a good marriage requires much work and effort. We are commonly taught that marriage is about giving, respecting the other and putting the needs of...
MARRIAGE  DIMENSIONS

MARRIAGE DIMENSIONS

Uncovering the mystery, challenge and opportunity. According to Imago Relationship Theory ( developed by Harville Hendrix), an individual unknowingly chooses a partner who reminds him/her of a previous, pivotal relationship, usually a parent, in which some painful...
Understanding Mindfulness 

Understanding Mindfulness 

  What is mindfulness?   “Mindfulness is an amazing key to gaining a sense of presence, awareness… It is an art, an art of living, a way of seeing things…”   Mindfulness is a very powerful way of teaching us to control our thoughts in a gentle...
Real Self Esteem

Real Self Esteem

There’s a lot of talk on self-esteem nowadays. And for some reason, the way we are taught to acquire a positive self esteem is by focusing on our strengths and talents. ‘ I am so smart, therefore I am special and worthy.’ And of course we should...
My victory

My victory

How I got my kids to eat quinoa and vegetables.   “Your kids eat what??”   Well, it started with packaged white couscous. Then I managed to switch to whole wheat. Not too bad. They would drown it in ketchup. The other day I told them I have a new couscous...