Queens Jewish Link
Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Do you ever feel guilt or shame without really being able to put your finger on why? You attended...
One of the most unfortunate flaws of the human condition is our capacity for self-hate. Have you ever known a dog, cat, or any other animal to actually loathe itself? You know you can trust your dog to guard your house, but you can’t trust your dog to guard your sandwich. My cats inspire me daily; they inspire me to get a dog!
Do you ever get so upset that you speak in a high-pitched voice and kind of feel like you’ve perhaps gone mad? Then your friend or partner actually speaks in an unusually calm manner, and oftentimes shuts the entire conversation down. That response really drives you into a frenzy.
Are you hungry right now? Not for pizza or a burrito, but for emotional connection? Listen, an easy way to make a salad taste better is to add nuts, fruit, or an entire burrito. You know what they say: Fries or salad? Sums up every adult decision you’ll ever have to make.
Does anyone in your life have a negative impact on your mood or even your self-esteem? Some people predictably create stress and negativity in your life. They can suck the life right out of you and even make you feel worse about yourself at times.
Believe it or not, in some of your saddest moods, what you really need to strengthen is your power of imagination. When you are troubled, you simply cannot envision a better life than the one you presently have.
Do you allow yourself to be psychologically vulnerable? Does she know the ways you are scared or even weak? Does he know how needy you truly feel at times? Is it weird in here, or is just me? Do they know what a kooky oddball you can be? You may need to shed that cape and certainly the mask of “normalcy” in order to be truly open and known.
