September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it reminds me of the importance of noticing changes in our loved ones’ state of mind and encouraging them to seek help. Prevention is key since suicide is a permanent solution to what can often be a temporary problem…

As I approached my 60th year, I felt an aliveness that I hadn’t felt for a long time. There was a sense of joy and acknowledgment that I had made it this far. I had survived the storms of my life and here I was on the precipice of a new age, a new becoming…

The news of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death hit me in an unexpected way. I was in shock and disbelief. I didn’t know him. Not really. We never met, never shared a conversation, and yet I felt a wave of sadness I couldn’t quite explain. It almost feels embarrassing to admit…

Known as the Shema, these words are Judaism’s heartbeat. They are whispered at night, taught to children, and spoken at life’s final breath. And they capture the essence of Jewish faith: love directed fully and wholly toward God. From this starting point flows everything else…

In a world that prizes speed, productivity, and constant connection, the idea of pausing can feel counterintuitive, even ‘bad’ – not just bad behavior, but that I’m a bad person. And as I age, I fear that if I pause, I might just stop all together. But I keep reading that pausing…

Change is one of the few constants in life. Sometimes it’s exciting, other times unsettling – but it’s always there, shaping our daily lives in ways big and small. Sometimes I feel like the older I get, the less change I want. Have I really had the same hair style…

I just turned 65. Which means I now qualify for senior discounts, mammogram reminders in a slightly larger font, and (if society has its way) an invisibility cloak for women of my age. But I’m not wearing it. Nor buying into society’s ageist nonsense. The truth is: I”m happier now…

Think about the person who frustrates you the most. Perhaps it’s a family member, colleague, neighbor, or friend. Maybe you find yourself thinking, They just don’t seem to get it, or their behavior is completely unacceptable. Wouldn’t it be nice…

Financial independence is everyone’s goal as they approach retirement. But if you’re financially secure, is that enough to ensure you can enjoy your golden years? Sadly, very few of us consider what action we have to consciously take to ensure the vision for our…

Do you ever feel like your mind just won’t give you a break – constantly racing, worrying, and replaying the same fears on a loop? If you’re living with constant anxiety, you probably know the symptoms all too well: sleepless nights, racing, restless thoughts…