“Min Ha-meitzar karati Y-ah, Anani va’merchav Y-ah.” Psalm 118:5Translation: From a narrow place I called out to G-d; He answered me with spaciousness. This line is part of Hallel, which is recited on various holidays, including at a Passover seder. The word “meitzar” (narrow place) shares the same root as Mitzraim, Egypt. It reminds me … Continue reading Pondering Passover
Leap of Faith
Happy Leap Day! A once-in-every-four-year occasion is something to celebrate 🙂 Especially if your birthday is February 29th 😉 Seven years ago I encountered springtime in February in the South. And this summer will mark seven years since I moved here. I knew I wanted a change. Permission to seek the life I wanted. To … Continue reading Leap of Faith
Homeward Bound
I recently visited my hometown. Spent some lovely quality with loved ones. I’m lucky to have grown up in one place. A place that holds all the memories of my upbringing. It was my first time back in a while. So much has happened since my last visit. I noticed how I felt differently than … Continue reading Homeward Bound
Board Games Not Bored
It’s not everyday that the pieces on a board game so effectively illustrate a metaphor for life. And while it may not be as notable as Halley’s comet, I’m noting it nonetheless. As my five-year-old daughter and I were playing Trouble earlier this week, I couldn’t help but notice the position of my pieces. They … Continue reading Board Games Not Bored
The Intersection of Professional and Personal Growth
Every step I take toward mindfully growing my nutrition business is a step away from the girl who: -never wanted to assert herself -feared confrontation -feared rejection (like, big time!) Growing up, I had opinions, I just ignored them. I observed what happened to people who were different. They got mocked, made fun of. No … Continue reading The Intersection of Professional and Personal Growth
The 2023 Dietitian Money Conference
This week I attended the 2023 Dietitian Money Conference, a virtual conference about making money as a dietitian, with a focus on entrepreneurship. A lot of what the conference showed is how to overcome limiting beliefs and work hard to follow your passion and not give up. Also, to apply the scientific minds that initially … Continue reading The 2023 Dietitian Money Conference
I’m Not Your…
Barbie dollHot side pieceDistraction ThrillSide chick I’mCreativeMessyEmbodying infinity UndefinedConstantly evolvingI take up spaceDo you have room for all that?……………I’m not a piece of the puzzleI am the puzzle For more of my writings, visit giladaman.substack.com. To check out my latest book, Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul, click here.
New Blog Site!
Hi Everyone!! I am continuing to blog on a new site: giladaman.substack.com Come check it out! It's entitled "Small Steps, Deep Breaths," continuing the conversation of how we can enhance our well-being through mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity. Thank you for all your engagement and support over the years! It means so much. Come check out … Continue reading New Blog Site!
At Your Core
Being in weekly therapy isn’t always easy. I’ve been doing it for more than fifteen years. I started dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) one and a half years ago. It was something I considered years before, but didn’t dive into, cuz I wasn’t really sure what it was, whether I fit the demographic to do it, … Continue reading At Your Core
My Path
When my dad suddenly passed away when I was 21, I was devastated. But I was also shocked and in denial, and these two were the more pronounced reactions. I didn't have a container to hold the devastation. Just as happiness needs a container to hold.a space for it in our lives, so too devastation. … Continue reading My Path
Mindful Nuggets 