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Last couple of days in Israel we have celebrated birthdays after birthdays and it got me thinking about my thirtieth birthday coming up in a few weeks. I know most people see this age as quite the milestone, but I’m feeling quite chill about entering my thirties.

The first couple of days in Israel have been full of emotions, and creating new experiences and memories. After a 14-hour flight, we greeted by by family and it felt like I had never left home. Every sight and sound it's almost surreal how quickly I felt at ease in this place.

Have you ever taken the time to thank your parents just because? From the time we are born, they support us in all the ways they can. They make sacrifices and offer love that cannot be found anywhere else.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the challenges you’re facing? It can be hard to have Emunah in Hashem but, thats when the Yetzer Hara gets in our way and tries to pull us down.

It’s been a few weeks since I have blogged as life has been so busy. Just wanted to share some quotes that really help me get out of the slums.

Life is about the journey, not the destination is a popular saying that emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process and experiences along the way rather than solely focusing on the end goal.

When we think of children, we often view them as brilliant and resilient kids. They can bounce back from almost anything. Although it may seem like children “bounce back”, traumatic experiences in childhood can lead to serious and long-lasting effects into adulthood, particularly when the trauma goes unresolved.

Worries, doubts, and anxiety are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about a court date coming up, going on a first date, or even starting a new job. We worry every day about “what if” and we get anxious thoughts in our heads, which start to interfere with our daily life.

Every now and then we are hard on ourselves and feel bad about our lack of progress. We feel guilty that we’ve missed a Torah class, guilty about skipping the gym, or slipping up and doing something we know we shouldn’t have.

Relationships can be great but there may come a time when you both know that the relationship has to come to an end. When you break up with your partner, you sometimes lose a best friend.

As summer approaches, the school year is coming to an end. An end for Morahs, moms, and students. It’s a time filled with anticipation and excitement. Even as a kid myself I remember counting down the days, weeks, and months, until the school year was over.

How often do you pause to appreciate what Hashem has given us in life? As I am becoming more observant, I began to appreciate things around me more. As I saw more of the world, I realized all the things I’d been given are not rights, but privileges.