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Have you ever thought about being a podcast influencer?  We all have a passion for something and my passion has always been about helping others.  For most of my life, I put the needs of others first, thinking if I helped them, it would make me happy, and in return, I would not have someone who may be able to assist me in the future if I was in need.  However, life is not always as simplistic as that.

When I was a senior admissions rep at a college, the average student told me that they wanted to be a nurse because they wanted to help others.  Many of these students were not prepared for the educational requirements to earn their degree and often felt defeated if they were not accepted into the program or did not maintain the grade to graduate.  I remember telling them that you don’t have to be a nurse or a doctor to help people.  In fact, there is a huge world of opportunities where we can help each other as well as ourselves.

As a rep, I was helping each of my students develop a path that was right for them.  It was my job to guide them and if nursing wasn’t the answer to follow the fork in the road and see what else may be hidden out of view.

As a podcaster, I am guiding individuals as we expand our presence and offer virtually unlimited opportunities.  Each one of us has made mistakes along the way and often sharing those errors opens our eyes, ears, and hearts to positive change.  Positive change is our theme and it cannot come about with sharing the missteps that have brought us here to contribute.

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It is 5782

6 September 2021 The Jewish new year is not celebrated, it is observed.  Depending on what sect of Judaism you practice you may observe for one day or maybe two.  “Since the time of the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 70 CE and the time of Rabban Yohanan ben Zakkai, normative Jewish law appears to be that Rosh Hashanah is to be celebrated for two days, because of the difficulty of determining the date of the new moon.”  The Jewish practice is the day/holiday that begins at sunset and ends at sunset, Reform Jews typically observe for one day – that would mean beginning tonight at Sundown until tomorrow night at Sundown.

Many of us, especially those of us living in the U.S., are more cultural in our heritage than religious.  I was raised in a conservative home – “Conservative Judaism, religious movement that seeks to conserve essential elements of traditional Judaism but allows for the modernization of religious practices in a less radical sense than that espoused by Reform Judaism.”  My parents were not religiously observant however when it came to the High Holidays they were a bit more pious.

I have chosen Reform Judaism because it has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation while preserving tradition while embracing diversity.  The Reform movement offers me a hint of the tradition I grew up with and yet allows me to live my life and observe in a manner that has meaning to me.  Tomorrow morning I will be attending Rosh Hashannah services virtually.  I have chosen to remain at home and observe in this manner as I am still not comfortable being in a large gathering, so I will offer up my prayers in front of a computer screen.

Religion, as well as traditional acts, are not important to everyone and I accept that we can choose to believe and pray to whomever.  I share my love and kindness with all of you and ask that you find it in your hearts to accept others whether they believe in the same things you do.  We need not clone ourselves – but we must be ourselves – authentic.

Saturday – September 4th 2021

Feeling Overwhelmed When Nothing is Wrong | A Highly Sensitive Person's LifeThis past week has been less than enjoyable however I sought to find Happiness and Joy in my podcast recordings and take some ME-TIME in bits and pieces.  Although I may dream of exotic vacations, or a day of self-pampering when I take mini breaks I am happier and it refreshes my thinking.

This week I have been experimenting with social media and groups that have formed to help individuals like myself (newclevelandradio.net), expand our network, our reach, and deliver a better product whether it be my website designing business or my love of communication through blogs and podcasting.  However, as I dove in headfirst I became overwhelmed and it is not taking a toll on me.  However, it is Saturday and I am switching hats to work my training and sales support part-time gig.  Due to the holiday weekend as well as Rosh Hashannah beginning at sunset Monday, I will not be back at the podcast wheel except for one recording on Monday afternoon.

How to look after your mental health when you're feeling overwhelmed |  EdexecI need this time to regroup, reflect (as we do during the High Holy Days), and find my inner peace.  As I am writing this I am experiencing ANXIETY that often proceeds my depression, but I am present and I am prepared to face it head-on and move on.  A very special thanks to many of my friends and extended family friends who under that there is nothing to be ashamed about when we are vulnerable if we prepare for it and don’t let it pull us down into the RABBIT HOLE!