by Simone Knego | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
When was the last time you traveled in an airplane? I was recently at a comedy show where the comedian said something really interesting. Anytime we see a child that needs help, a child that’s injured, or a crying child, we feel the need to help. We feel sorry for the...
by Simone Knego | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Being grateful is something we all have to work at. Gratitude is not something that just comes easily to a lot of people. But when we choose to be grateful for the little things, it will help us to find happiness in the big things. Visiting other places helps us to be...
by Simone Knego | Jan 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Throughout my life, I have learned the power that comes from an attitude of acceptance. Having an attitude of acceptance can change almost any circumstance and neutralize tough situations. For example, when I am sitting in traffic, I can get upset, or I can accept...
by Simone Knego | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
At the end of every year, many word organizations come out with their word of the year. A word of the year generally sums up the past twelve months. Merriam Webster’s word of the year for 2022 was gaslighting. The Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year was...
by Simone Knego | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The older I get, the more my perspective of the world changes. This certainly could be because the world is changing. But I think it’s more because I am changing. The more connections I make, the greater my understanding of the world becomes. As another year...
by Simone Knego | Dec 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
This time of year is known as a season of giving for many. Although my family is Jewish, this season is still a time of family, love, connection, and service in our community. It fits very nicely with our Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Giving is...
by Simone Knego | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Social media is everywhere. And because social media is everywhere, we are being watched all the time. I’m not saying that in a creepy way—it’s actually truer than we may realize. Social media has become the eyes and ears of everyone. Years ago, when I was in high...
by Simone Knego | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
My life has been impacted many times by the power of community. Even as I reflect on my childhood, I realize that I was very fortunate because of the community I had supporting me. Whether it was my friends, the teachers at school, or my Jewish community, I always had...
by Simone Knego | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Most people have a favorite holiday. I’m sure that for many, it’s Christmas. For my sister, Halloween is her favorite holiday. She loves everything about Halloween. She decorates her house spectacularly and dresses up...
by Simone Knego | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve always believed words matter. I know you’ve probably heard this a lot. But I especially feel the truth of this statement as a parent. I have made many mistakes over my time as a parent. But the one thing I’ve realized with these mistakes is that it’s important to...
Be the Good—Even In an Airplane
Be Grateful For the Simple Things in Life
The Positive Power of Acceptance
Why Grace is My Word of the Year
Creating Connections Brings a Greater Perspective