gratitude

Try this prescription for Spiritual Wellness

In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several groups of 5th graders at one of ...

Gratitude with a Side of Humility and Guilt

I know how lucky I am. I am so grateful. I am humbled. And, I feel guilty

(Thanks)giving — A Thanksgiving for the Rest of the Year

Happy Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving gathers us with family and friends, inviting us to reflect gratefully on our blessings. For ...

The Case for Still Giving Thanks (With a Little Help from Hebrew)

In the best of years, Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Its complications are multi-level, valid, and not easily overcome. Many ...

Oh Happy Day! What Country Radio Reminded Me About Jewish Prayers

A few days a week, I am in the car at 6:00 in the morning– not my usual commute time! ...

More than Enough: So Hard to Say Thank You

I remember when my eldest child(now 11) first learned to say the words, “Thank you.” At first, I was happy ...

It’s Thanksgiving, But What if One Doesn’t Feel Thankful?

Happy Thanksgiving.Now, let’s get real: Some don’t feel thankful today. We might feel like the turkeys got us down. We might feel burdened ...

Making Mississippi Home For Thanksgiving

I like to think of myself as open-minded. I will try most things (that don’t involve throwing myself out of ...

Hakarat HaTov, Oprah-Style

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a big Oprah Winfrey fan. From Oprah’s Book Club to the ...

The Wisdom of Love and Living

I have no idea how many b’nai mitzvah, baby namings, brises, et al I have officiated at. Nor how many ...