Category Archives: Dr. Jenni

Flickers of Gold

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

In a hurry to leave for my five year old’s friend’s “American Girl” birthday party, I search through my closet for something to wear. I have just finished breastfeeding my three month old,  cleaning up my dogs throw-up (who got … Continue reading →

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A party for your angels

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

A few days ago an old client called inviting me to a unique party that she was having for all of the ‘angels’ who had affected her life. She had contacted a handful of people who, over the years had … Continue reading →

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What memories will you leave behind?

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

Many years ago I had a next door neighbor who lived in the apartment next to mine in Beverly Hills. She was an elderly woman (a.k.a Rosie) who never had any visitors. She had no children, no pets and as … Continue reading →

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How do you define the word soul?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

Webster’s dictionary defines soul in the following ways: 1 : the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life 2 : the spiritual principle embodied in human beings, all rational and spiritual beings, or the universe 3 … Continue reading →

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Life flashes before our eyes

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

Recently, a client of mine had a scare that she could possibly have cancer. Her diagnosis turned out to be benign however the moments of not knowing whether or not she would be diagnosed with the disease shifted her whole … Continue reading →

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You cannot imagine how time can be so still.

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

In truth, it is like this: You cannot imagine… how time can be so still. It hangs. It weighs. And yet there is so little of it. It goes so slowly. And yet it is so scarce. (From the play … Continue reading →

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Who is Santa Claus? Are Unicorns real? Is there really a Puff the Magic Dragon?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

Although I am Jewish, my kids believe in Santa Claus (well – sort of). My four- year old believes in Unicorns (although she says if Santa doesn’t bring her one then he is NOT real.)  My six year old asked … Continue reading →

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In what way do you need to be renewed?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

12/18/10 In my novel, The Gossamer Thread the character Feather feels incredibly sad and despondent about what is happening on planet Earth. Initially, she lands in Auschwitz into the hands of a rabbi that is about to be executed. After … Continue reading →

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Feather does not judge, she listens…

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

The character Feather in my novel The Gossamer Thread materializes for those who desperately need her.  She does not judge based on religion.  If a person is in need she hears their prayers and appears to help them. Her mother, … Continue reading →

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With what or whom did you connect today?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

With what or with whom did you connect today? Was it your child? Your mother? Your friend? Your wife? Your husband? Your pet? Was it a tree? A flower? A bug? A bird? Was it a computer screen? A Blackberry? … Continue reading →

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