A Letter To My Younger Self

A Letter To My Younger Self

A Letter To My Younger Self As I approach a milestone birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the journey of my life and pondering what advice I would give to my seven-year-old self. This shy, daydreaming girl, who felt insecure yet was chosen to read in front of older...
Blame It On The Rain Again

Blame It On The Rain Again

Blame It On The Rain Again Rain was the reason I entered a clothing shop on Fairfax Ave many years ago. I was impatiently waiting for it to end. Following a ten-minute small talk with the shop owner, he tried hard to convince me to meet someone named Dennis, whom I...
Show Me Some Love

Show Me Some Love

Show Me Some Love If we could only show ourselves love as much as we show others. Self-love is not selfish. Self-love requires awareness and introspection. It means knowing our worth. By setting boundaries and refraining from placing ourselves at the bottom of the...
Shine Bright in the New Year

Shine Bright in the New Year

Shine Bright in the New Year On Hanukkah, the festival of lights, I felt exceptionally connected to the light and gained some new insights. Through the pain and uncertainty of Israel’s recent war, a conflict that shook our collective conscience, it became clear to me...
In Darkness, Be the Light

In Darkness, Be the Light

In Darkness, Be the Light In a recent visit to my homeland, Israel, I found myself amidst a brutal war that unfolded in real time. Unlike my usual reflections, this experience prompted me to revisit the essence of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, which I’ve been...