I can’t believe it has been almost a full two months since I wrote in this space. It was longer on other sites, almost 9 weeks!
So I decided to start back with a brief post on why it is OK that I took some time off. After all, you may have some self-imposed obligations that you might be better off leaving be for the moment. It can be a huge gift to yourself to allow this space and energy.
I had a huge move from Parrot Cay to Manhattan and didn’t really allow space for that. Then I went from not busy to very busy almost overnight, and with that came more scheduling to track as well as more income 
. We also had a few family crises to work through, including my very aging parents, and I soon felt overwhelmed.
So I stopped blogging.
I couldn’t keep up with four blogs, so I just stopped all of them. It felt great. And now I feel like writing again, and that also feels great! So stay tuned…
Since I returned to the crowded pilates and fitness marketplace that is New York City I am in constant promotion mode. Really. I cannot stop selling or promoting myself and my teaching or risk being swallowed up. You can promote your business with items like custom lapel pins, pens, business cards, refrigerator magnets, and even…
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On the whole we conservative Jews do not make tons of noise. Our services involve some singing, much of the main service is spent in silent reading and meditation, and even our singing is never too loud. In fact, one of the big problems many Jews had and have with Chasidic Jews is that they…
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I am just not a great gift giver. Not that I don’t have my moments. My secret Santa gift this year was genius and the person who received it still talks to me about how wonderful the gift and the story behind it are. And one year I pegged all of my staff at balanCenter…
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This is absolutely awesome – a list of rules that actually make you laugh or do something inconsistent (which is the point). While we cherish consistency, inconsistency brings us thrills, chills, and excitement. So here they are… For Those Who Like Rules To Follow. 1.Never stop thinking. This is important. If someone ever says to…
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Up until the past few years most women have simply used whatever skin care products made the best claims, without really worrying about what effects the chemicals that produce those results might have on their skin in the long term, and also on their total health. Now I tend to gravitate towards products that are…
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I don’t feel that old at 46, but I can remember when POS systemsinvolved a simple cash register, calculator for sales tax, and and manual card imprinter with a phone for approvals. Now everyone has a swiping terminal, and most places have a PIN keypad as well. Basically, POS systems are now easier for the…
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One thing that really kept me connected and going for my years at Parrot Cay was web video conferencing and video/VOIP services like Skype. But I am finding them handy even in Manhattan as I connect with friends and colleagues from all over the US. It’s very exciting! While building a solid web presence was…
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For most of my motorcycle riding lifetime in the US, there have been mandatory helmet laws. And while I have been lucky enough to always be with a highly experienced driver, I have also been lucky enough never been in a biking accident. At least one good friend of mine was scathed for life after…
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One of the more stressful things about moving back to the US is the change in doctors and insurance. In Turks and Caicos everything was clear and ran smoothly like new casters over a hardwood floor. Seriously, for a place that I would never associate with efficiency, we had great National Insurance and private health…
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