I happen to like arugula, but you may not. You may not like what you see in the mirror. And any anger may be justified. But all these vignettes have one thing in common: they help us stay exactly where we are. They reinforce stuckness. They are barriers to growth.

Boy, there was a lot of grumbling about snow today. So many adults talking about grown up things like driving, and making flights, and getting to work.

This is a post about the benefits of shutting your mouth. This is also a plug for group therapy.

The jackpot for the Powerball lottery tonight has climbed to $900 million, a record-setting payout. According to reports, about 75% of all combinations have been bought. That’s a lot of tickets sold, and a whole lot of dreams of fame and fortune.

Visiting a friend on Friday night a while back, my parents enjoyed the traditional Ashkenazi Shabbos dinner. While ladling out the chicken soup, the hostess commented, “It’s so comforting to know that - wherever you go Friday night - there will always be chicken soup, gefilte fish, and potato kugel on the table.”