Chanukkah menorah on the beach
GRATITUDE Practice
Jewish Holidays & GRATITUDE
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Chanukah – Be the Shamash (Part 2)

Chanukkah, is the Jewish holiday known as the festival of lights. The word Chanukkah means rededication. The candelabra lit each night of Chanukah is called a menorah & holds nine candles. The ninth candle, the shamash or helper candle, is lit first and used to light the others. The shamash reminds us that we have the power (and obligation) to ignite the light in others. So how can you shed light unto others? How can Practicing GRATITUDE help you shine light on others?
by Vismaya Rubin
Beach with the word FREEDOM written in the sand
12 Step Program
GRATITUDE Practice
Mindfulness
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Gratitude and Freedom: Keys to a Fulfilling Life

When I was a high school teacher, July was synonymous with FREEDOM. Besides being my birthday month, it meant no more lesson plans, alarm clocks, or meetings, so many reasons to be GRATEFUL. Now that I’m not teaching and I’m older, FREEDOM takes on a whole new meaning and, I learned it by practicing GRATITUDE. Freedom and gratitude are two of my highest values and while they may seem distinct, their interplay can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling existence. By understanding and practicing gratitude, you can enhance your sense of freedom, and transform the way you experience life.
by Vismaya Rubin