Author Archives: watchwordsblog

Regrets are like an emotional cancer- they eat your joy and self-confidence. They grow constantly by making you focus on the past, and on the “what ifs”, “if I had only” Guilt and shame are regret’s cancerous cells, multiplying and growing every day while stealing one’s inner peace. Regretful thoughts about the past grow andContinue reading “REGRETS”

When we begin to see “Beauty”, we start observing and not judging, exploring and not dissecting, wondering and not diagnosing, sensing and not analyzing, inviting and not labeling. Our relationship with the world changes, and also with ourselves and others. Instead of remaining detached, we allow life to talk to us, and flow around, evenContinue reading “Beauty”

Listening to the birds sing opens me to another way of being: I hear their artful song, while allowing to imagine them singing directly for me. I feel tenderness flow through my heart. I listen – I am still – I stop thinking, stop worrying. The birds invite me into another way of being: NoContinue reading “Springtime”

When you leave When you decide to leave: relationships, marriages, families of origin, or old familiar roles, patterns or places. because those were toxic, stifling, abusive or neglectful – hold your fear and grief gently, and walk anyway. The universe will provide you with new relationships, with the ability to enjoy solitude, with a familyContinue reading “When you leave…”

Healing is a journey of thousand small steps. It involves an opening, a willingness to be vulnerable. Then it needs the courage to look, to explore, to accept the past and the present, even when that feels painful. When radical acceptance gives way to a sense of clarity, compassion and forgiveness become the next companionsContinue reading “Healing”

We are not our roles. We are not our functions. We are not our core wounding that happened years ago stored in our “pain body”. Who are we then? We are the loving observer. We are the compassionate presence in all roles, functions and wounding. We can become our own best friend. We can extendContinue reading “Becoming the loving observer”

How do I want my life to look like, now as the Pandemic is subsiding? With all the new freedoms comes the challenge of setting healthy boundaries: “What is essential for me, for my significant relationships, for my family?” “Where do I refuse to return to pre-pandemic times?” “What do I want to keep thatContinue reading “Post Pandemic Wondering”

These days are “Holy Days” for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike. Those religious holidays aligning only happens every 33 years. I wish we could sit all around tables and celebrate together: Old and young, religious and less religious, but spiritual. And then invite also all those who don’t feel like they belong. Invite them withContinue reading “Holy Days”

Good Friday Good Friday was called “good” Because it was so bad. How paradox! Later the cross was ascribed healing and forgiving powers. How paradox! Do people realize that the founder of their religion lived in paradoxes all his life? Supposed to be God’s son- while the poor son of a teenage girl? Teaching aboutContinue reading “Good Friday”

Sometimes when we see things in a new light, we begin to see clearly, or suddenly know what we need to do. Changing or ending something does not mean we have failed. Sometimes it can be the most loving action for all involved, even though it might be judged by others who do not understand.Continue reading “Sometimes…”