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Limitations = Weakness?

May 22, 2017 ·

Today’s lesson is brought to you by the Hebrew word הַגבָּלָה, which means limits or limitations. Pause. Definition Time: Limitation=  a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction. Play. We’re a … Continue reading Limitations = Weakness?

Now What…?

April 4, 2017 ·

To recap: Last week, we highlighted the ways in which people become trapped in patterns of thinking and behavior that limit them from reaching their ultimate potential….a prison of sorts. … Continue reading Now What…?

That Prison Cell Called Life

March 27, 2017 ·

“Truth is the middle path. An inclination to the right, to be overly stringent with oneself and find faults or sins not in accord with the truth, or an inclination … Continue reading That Prison Cell Called Life

Humble (Warrior) Creatives

January 15, 2017 ·

When was the last time you thought about your purpose? Yesterday? A few hours ago? Never? Perhaps ‘purpose’ means your current journey as a student or employee, or maybe it’s … Continue reading Humble (Warrior) Creatives

Soul Scrub

January 1, 2017 ·

Every year on the eve of my birthday, as the sun sets on one year and ushers in another, I find myself cleaning. Yes, cleaning. And not any old type … Continue reading Soul Scrub

A Chasid’s Guide To Yoga

December 21, 2016 ·

We’re all about self growth these days. Personal development, self work, examining and checking in with ourselves, therapy. You name it, there is a trend for it. It’s great. That … Continue reading A Chasid’s Guide To Yoga

…Crack!

December 8, 2016 ·

“There is a crack in everything/That’s how the light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen Ok, folks. Raise your hand if you’re living your life according to Plan A… (cricket’s. Silence. The … Continue reading …Crack!

Wake up and LIVE…!

November 27, 2016 ·

Today’s vocabulary lesson is brought to you by the letter’s H and P, which could stand for Harry Potter, but for our purposes, stand for Hashgacha Pratis. This lovely phrase … Continue reading Wake up and LIVE…!

The Ethics of Putting Yourself First

November 10, 2016 ·

Today’s life lesson is brought to you by Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Fathers) and by the insatiable hunger for truth (which is probably causing that hangry feeling—go eat an … Continue reading The Ethics of Putting Yourself First

The Vocabulary Lesson

October 11, 2016 ·

Words are everything. Think about it. Our inner and outer words can be built up and as quickly destroyed with only a handful of words. Thank you. Excuse me. I … Continue reading The Vocabulary Lesson

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