Abigail---okay, so---she wasn't married to the greatest guy in the world. As the story goes, her husband, Nabal, was a fool. In fact, his name means just that. He was also quite wretched . . . and a drunkard . . . but that didn't steal Abigail's joy. (By the way, her name means "My... Continue Reading →
Knocking Out Mineral Deficiency
BAM! BLIX! KAPOW! In an earlier post, I talked about how food is our medicine---but it comes with a one-two-punch: We need to supplement our diet with vitamins and minerals. Minerals are "The Currency of Life", and major amounts, as well as traces of minerals, can be found in the mixture of plants, animal tissue,... Continue Reading →
Praying On The Down Low
Okay, time for a visualization. Imagine yourself in a "situation". You see yourself . . . praying. Maybe your hands are humbly pressed together, touching in an upward stance, or maybe they are clasped, feverishly in a tight fist; you are down, on both knees (or you could be sprawled---you've thrown yourself face-down, prostrating upon... Continue Reading →
The Killer Cook
There is a definite and undeniable healing power in food. I strongly believe, food is our medicine. If we eat the wrong foods, taking medicine won't do us any good; and, if we eat the proper foods, we will have no need for medicine. Simply put, every time we eat, we are either healing ourselves... Continue Reading →
The Ancient Hebrew Marriage Rite (Part III: The Ketubah & The Get)
IT STARTS WITH HONESTY Perhaps you're married, or considering getting married. I have a question for you to pose to yourself: Why did I get married (specifically) to my Husband? Or, why do I want to marry (specifically) my Bridegroom? These are very good questions that deserve very honest answers (and no generalizations). We need... Continue Reading →
The Ancient Hebrew Marriage Rite (Part II: The Wedding Chamber)
We left off (in Part I) with the Bride and Bridegroom sharing the cup of wine (communion) and the Bridegroom showering the Bride with many gifts. This was the re-affirmation of their marriage covenant. In Hebrew, wine is a symbol of joy. Joy is neither brought on by material or financial gain. It has no... Continue Reading →
The Ancient Hebrew Marriage Rite (Part I: The Betrothal)
Marriage is like a golden ring in a chain, whose beginning is a glance and whose ending is eternity. -- Kahlil Gibran MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT I've always found the thought of being arranged and married to someone you've never seen or known, to be quite mysteriously enticing. Of course, I do not take it... Continue Reading →
Shabbat (Part II)
Sunrise . . . There is a joy of waking up to the sun rising and welcoming the day, its sacredness and holiness. Shabbat Shalom! We awaken to create a world of Godliness. Shemot (Exodus) 31:16-17 Judge not those of us who choose to honor Shabbat . . . for, one day the whole world... Continue Reading →
Shabbat (Part I)
FOREWORD My dearest sister, Yah'oni, encouraged me to create this category (Living Spiritually) to share some of the expressions and rituals of my spirituality. May you find the information posted here to be a blessing, encouraging and an enhancement to your own walk. If I may, please allow me to share a brief overview of... Continue Reading →
The Book of Second Chances
There are not many things in life we get to do over. There is one sure thing we can only do once in our life, and that is doing anything for the first time. And then, there are some things that can only be done once, and that's it. Perhaps, that is why second chances... Continue Reading →