This is such an interesting time of year for me, and quite complex. I love the feeling of the air as it chills, and the humidity drops. Fall in New York presents me with some of my favorite colors. And I absolutely love leaves crunching under my feet as I walk.
Yet with the approach of four major Jewish holidays, I am touched by the notion of how many lives, memories, thoughts, ideas and aspirations we misplace over such a short span of time. Rosh Hashanah for me is a time to stop, reassess, and contemplate.
- STOP - Regardless of where I will be, I will not be at work. I shall spend my day living outside of my daily primary responsibility. I learned a valuable lesson last year, that you can spend a time of traditions outside of the place you've come to accept as your home. I consider it growth, and an expansion of possibilities
- REASSESS - A year ago, during Rosh Hashanah, I was involved in a 14 day vegan challenge. Since then I have started this blog, made my vegan diet permanent, fallen in love with running, and started studying meditation. A year ago, none of this was a part of a grand plan. I simply aspired to make myself healthier
- CONTEMPLATE - It feels as if my life has unfolded quite naturally after having made a few basic decisions. I have inspired myself to just keep going. My plan is to return to school to become a physical trainer. You can refer to it as a career change if you wish. I feel as if I am continuing down a chosen path, and I look forward to watching the scenery change. I would love to work with kids, and see what I can do about the childhood obesity epidemic in this country.
I have been blessed with this gift of Rosh Hashanah. I am presented with this time to renew, refresh, cleanse, rekindle, replenish, rejuvenate and rebuild . . . and of course, continue to reclaim. And remember Dad, Jay and Mom, who I lost separately during this time of year.
I hope you'll continue to read, as I share my progression. L'shanah tova and namaste to you all.
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