What Can the Book of Ruth Teach Us About Mindfulness As we approach Shavuot, I’ve been thinking about what the story of Ruth can teach us about living mindfully in difficult and uncertain times. The story of Ruth is filled with loss of family, livelihood, and place in society, along with deep financial and emotional uncertainty and vulnerability. Ruth and Naomi do not know how their future will unfold. They are grieving. Their lives have been turned upside down. ...

Can we practice joy? A gentle reflection for Adar on memory, mindfulness, and how small moments of presence can open the door to natural joy.

Inspired by the Jewish new year for trees or Tu B’Shvat, this blog invites you to explore change and growth through the gentle lens of mindfulness. Using the metaphor of planting seeds, it offers a calm and compassionate way to approach change. It includes a short guided practice to support you in setting an intention and nurturing it over time.