I believe one of the most difficult challenges we can face in our lives is doubt. Especially when it comes to fulfilling our dreams. When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, there are no limitations in their responses. Never is it, “Well I would do this but I’m […]
Good Luck Duck
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, comes with its fair share of traditions and observances. There is a practice held by many people who celebrate the holiday that involves visiting a natural body of water and throwing pieces of bread into it. This casting away is meant to symbolize us throwing away our sins and […]
The Golden Rule
“Empathy is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’” I remember being in a rush the day I came across this quote, which was on a piece of paper taped on the wall in the small animal hospital on campus. It struck me so […]