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Monthly Archives: September 2014
#BlogElul 29: Return
Return is an oddity in the context of Elul I don’t want to return to who I was before all my reflections and ponderings. I think of it instead as re-turn taking a … Continue reading
Posted in Elul, Poems
Tagged action, community, Days of Awe, deeds, Elul, honor, pondering, re-turn, return, Yamim Noraim
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A List of Pointless Websites
Originally posted on Bullsh!t Wiki:
Most of us spent an unfathomable amount of time on the internet and we try to spend it productively. However, we should reserve a portion of our time to laugh our butts off at…
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#BlogElul 28: Give
To give is to receive is a truth – not a truism – for me. My life is enriched by the act of giving my heart is healed and whole my soul connects … Continue reading
Posted in Elul, Poems
Tagged be safe, blessed, Cole Porter, connection, Elul, Frank Sinatra, give, God, God's creatures, God's light, homeless person, Irving Berlin, kindness, love, stay dry, stay warm, to give is to receive
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#BlogElul 27: Intend
Intention is powerful it requires action mindful attention a commitment more than a hope or an idle dream. My intent is a pledge a solemn vow to act. I intend this year to … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Elul, Poems
Tagged body, eat my emotions, Elul, embrace myself, God, idle dream, intend, intent, midnight oil, missed the mark, wish
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#BlogElul 26: Hope
Prayer – 5775 Each new year begins with hope for endings of our harmful ways and beginnings of growth and return. For myself, I hope to stop hating myself to keep writing poetry … Continue reading
#BlogElul 23: Love
Love is supposed to be easy we slip into a relationship and our lives are forever better. Fartik! (done!), as my father used to say. The truth is – it’s not the truth. … Continue reading
Posted in Elul, Poems
Tagged Elul, essence of God, first blush of love, holiness, love, love for God, relationships
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#BlogElul 22: Dare
Dare to be open Dare to reflect Dare to explore Dare to be vulnerable Dare to admit Dare to change. Open to possibilities Reflect honestly Explore where you went wrong Be vulnerable and … Continue reading
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Tagged admit, be vulnerable, change, dare, Elul, explore, I dare you, open, reflect
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#BlogElul 21: Change
Change is a 24/7 thing A no-holds-barred thing A careful-what-you-wish-for thing A watch-for-it thing. Elul is double down time Change appears in our waking time Our daydreaming time Our REM sleep time If … Continue reading
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Tagged begin anew, change, double down, Elul, reflect anew, REM sleep, return anew
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