"Once there came the great Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotsk, he who lived in the nineteenth century.

A man came who said, "Rabbi, I simply cannot believe."

"Why not, my son?" the rabbi asked.

"Because I see in this world deceit and corruption."

The rabbi answered, "So why do you care?"

The man continued, "I see in this world hunger, poverty and homelessness."

And the rabbi once again said, "So why do you care?"

The man said, "What do you mean, Rabbi, why do I care? What els... read more

One of the ways I was taught to know if you are doing yoga well, is to see how your relationships are with others. Healthy relationships with others is the successful practice of yoga.

I have a lot to be "thankful" for. I am beautiful, intelligent, healthy, and responsible. I have had a quality education and I have no debt but my mortgage. I have money in the bank and health care insurance.

Additionally, I have a beautiful house with a huge saguaro tree in the front and grapefruit, orange and cumquat trees in the back, rose bushes and jasmine, too. Unfortunately, knowing that I am blessed and still being depressed makes me feel like a spoiled brat.

Let's not spea... read more

I've heard that depression is anger turned inward. I must have a lot of anger. Is it wrong for me to be angry that this world isn't fair? If it is true that we make our own reality, then how is it that I've found myself in one that allows so much ugliness to seep in?

I used to teach elementary school, but fell into a deep depression when I found that I was not part of the solution but part of the problem. Institutionalized public education stunts children's creativity and potential. I hated seeing children not living up to their potential. I didn't want to bear witness to it and resigned from the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Now I just work as a secretary at a hotel in Tucson, AZ. There is little responsibility and because of it I receive l... read more