Welcome To October
October always feels like a fresh chapter. The air cools, leaves begin to change, and new rhythms settle in. For me, October wellness means slowing down just enough to notice the beauty around me and making small rituals that keep life balanced. One of my favorite traditions is painting pumpkins with my family. The laughter, […]
Gifts of Gratitude
Gratitude holds quiet power: a gentle reflection of self-care. This personal gift helps us grow and thrive, especially during challenging times. For me, gratitude started showing up in the smallest of ways. A sip of warm tea on a cool morning. The weight of my cat, Snowflake, curled up by my side. Hearing my children […]
Small Wellness Habits For Lasting Change
Wellness often feels overwhelming. There are countless programs, products, and routines promising quick results, which can make it difficult to know where to begin. Many people believe that real change requires dramatic shifts. In truth, the habits that truly last are usually the smallest ones. Small habits create momentum. A glass of water in the […]
Mindful Parenting Is Not “Perfect” Parenting
Parenting comes with many challenges, joys, and unexpected turns. Let us be clear: no parent is perfect, and there is no ingredient that constructs “perfect” parenting. What we can do is try our best each day. We know the daily grind: school schedules, work responsibilities, and the constant stream of advice from books, social media, […]
Every Day Meditation: Simple Practices To Try
Meditation is often pictured as a person sitting in silence for an hour with complete stillness of mind. That is certainly not me, let alone not having that time. Such an image may feel out of reach for many of us living with work, family, and daily responsibilities. Meditation does not have to be complicated, […]
My Most Grateful Role: Deb Cleveland Gudema on her working relationship with Rabbi Merle E. Singer
Six years have passed since our temple’s Executive Director introduced me to Rabbi Merle E. Singer and his beloved wife, Myra, of blessed memory. What began as a simple meeting in late 2019 became the start of a partnership that continues to guide my days with purpose. Rabbi and I formed an immediate connection. Our […]
Oils for Emotional Support
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Growth At Any Age
As we get older, our bodies remind us of time passing. Trust me, I am feeling it in my back and knees these days. Aging (or growth, as some call it) can mean menopause, hair thinning, a few more wrinkles, or pounds that never quite go away. Along with those physical shifts often comes a […]
Raising Emotionally Aware Kids
Children today are growing up in a world filled with constant noise. From television screens to tablets, and countless options that flood our minds, let a lone a child’s, with data, news, trends, and influences. Children are surrounded by stimuli that can shape their emotions in powerful ways, for better and for worse. Raising children […]
Why I Begin My Day with Stillness and Gratitude
There was a time when my mornings began with my phone in hand before my feet even touched the floor. Sound familiar? Notifications, news headlines, and social media updates flooded my mind before I had taken a single conscious breath. The noise of the world attracted my attention before I had connected with my own […]