How to Tackle the Mountains in Your Life

We all have mountains to climb. Some mountains may be health-related while others may be relationships. There are work mountains and faith mountains and poverty mountains and so many other kinds of mountains that stand in our way. But through my own experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, I learned a thing […]

7 Secrets to Finding the Joy of Life

With so much craziness happening in today’s world, we all need to discover the joy of life. The never-ending flow of negative news in our lives can leave many feeling depressed, overwhelmed, and fearful. The antidote to these emotions is discovering the joy of life—that thing that brings you the greatest happiness and makes life […]

3 Powerful Affirmations That Will Change Your Day

I’m a big believer in powerful affirmations. I stand in front of my mirror each morning looking myself in the eyes and repeating my daily affirmations. I’m going to be honest, there once was a time when I thought affirmations were silly. And I didn’t really believe they worked. But after using affirmations every day […]

213 Mass Shootings in 145 Days—It’s Time to Take Action

This year the United States has witnessed 213 mass shootings in just 145 days. Just two weeks ago, in a predominantly black neighborhood, ten people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. And this week, in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in a mass school shooting. […]

Why Everyone Should Consider a Gap Year

With graduation looming, the idea of a gap year has been tossed around in many conversations. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of differing opinions. But from my own personal experience, I believe a gap year is a great idea. A gap year would have helped me reflect on my life. Growing up, my […]

5 Small Actions that Make a Big Difference

Small actions are often overlooked in a world that is driven by grand gestures and big ideas. Many mistakenly believe that if you want to get noticed, you have to go big or go home. But from my perspective, life is less about grand gestures and more about significant moments. As a mother of six […]

Motherhood Isn’t Just About Mothers

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate motherhood and the incredible women who have come before us. But it’s not just mothers we celebrate, it’s all women everywhere. Women who have made a difference in the life of another because of their kindness, their wisdom, their encouragement, and their love. Dictionary.com defines motherhood […]

What I Witnessed at the Ukrainian Border

Earlier this month, I had the honor to travel to Poland and visit the Ukrainian border with the Jewish Federation of North America. As the mom of six children, I have traveled to many countries in this world and seen many things. I have never witnessed anything like I did at the Ukrainian border. At […]

4 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn’t about what you look like. It’s about loving who you are. With social media selfies of seemingly perfect people, it’s hard not to compare yourself to what looks like a picture of perfection. Not to mention the fact that with technology, digital photographers can actually create the perfect […]

The Seven Jewish Values I Live By

There probably aren’t very many people outside of the Jewish community who are familiar with traditional Jewish values. But I believe if more people understood and applied these universal values to how they lived their lives, it would change the world. You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate Jewish values. Especially in today’s world. […]