Category Archives: Reflections
Trust in Grief
I lost my mom and dad pretty much within a year plus two of my best friends. My elder son just died by suicide. It can be total turmoil inside. You want to talk, but sometimes you don’t know the … Continue reading
Wise Advice
In what situations do you find it difficult to listen to advice? How can you best judge good advice from bad? Prayer: Father, by the work of the Holy Spirit, please give me the humility to receive good advice from … Continue reading
Comforts of Home
I grew up in a very loud, busy house and so I feel safe and comfortable when there is mayhem around me. I think it’s why I love movie sets – Margot Robbie Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the … Continue reading
The One
“You’ll know when he’s ‘the one’,” my mother said. She died when I was 20, leaving no further guidance. At 23, I was stale inventory by Jewish matchmaking standards. Despair settled in. Until one Shabbat afternoon when Phil, an old … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 
Best Advice
“Notice the signs of loneliness — on the bus, in a queue, in a cafe — and speak to the person. The comment can be simple, such as ‘Beautiful sunny day today’ or ‘Oh, look at that cloud, more rain … Continue reading →