For today… 1. I didn’t have to bring a coat of any kind to work because it’s finally warming up outside. 2. I got an email from a college friend that led to a back and forth of reconnecting. 3. 2nd graders leading the first model seder of the year and sharing their ideas for […]
Daily Life
I want to be able to say God’s name
I was checking my email when the front desk called. There was a young man who wanted to speak with me. Of course, send him back. A 5th grade boy walked into my office, clearly stirred. What’s up? After a moment… He asked, How can I become holy enough to say God’s real name? This […]
Learning joy
I recently attended a conference and found myself sitting next to someone. We instantly hit it off. During our time together he made a comment about how he had learned to find and experience joy. At first glance joy seems like something that we don’t have to learn. It seems like something that just washes […]
To slide or not to slide
It was a warm and sunny day. The type of day we have been waiting for. The door at the end of the hallway opened and a group of kindergarteners went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. There were 20 minutes left in the school day. Why should kindergarteners have all the fun? I decided […]
What we focus on grows
All of us, no matter our age, no matter our profession, no matter what, are living in a complicated world. Finding clarity, knowing what to do, making our way– it can be tough. Recently I’ve noticed a theme in my life: what we focus on grows. It’s pretty obvious I suppose, but it’s true. What […]
Default: fear
Your loved one is 5 minutes into their commute and you see that they’re calling you from the car. Default: flat tire? car accident? fear! A colleague asks if they can speak with you about something in the morning: Default: have I angered them? let them down? fear! Fear, anger, resistance, resentment– somehow, in spite […]