by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Oct 11, 2024 | Blog
THE SACRED ACT OF FORGIVENESS This is the holiest week of the Jewish Year. It began with the welcoming of the New Year and culminates today (Friday) and tomorrow as the day of atonement. I have chosen to substitute forgiveness as I want this to include those...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Give Without Expecting Anything in Return I was recently discussing the quote from the good book on:” it is more blessed to give then to receive’ and how getting has replaced giving in every area of life. How do I get my needs met, how do I get what I want, how do I...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog
Time for Love Hope you all are having a wonderful first week of fall. I am on vacation and enjoying the blossoming of love… Remember Love is everywhere- give some- receive some-share some. I am declaring this the week of fall(ing) in love with life!...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
SURPRISED BY JOY Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, Psalm 30 Joy is not something we hear much about these days. From the controversies and prevarications of pet eating to the tragedies and heartbreaks of Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, it can...
by Debora McDermed, Ph.D. | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog, It’s a Wonderful Life
BE THE CHANGE The words of Ghandi came to me as I looked at the calendar and realized we were once again remembering 9/11. The rest of the quote is “you want to see in the world.” I even have that quote engraved on a piece of jewelry to remind me that it all...
