What's Bugging You?

Visitor Comments: 13

(13) suzyb2750@hotmail.com , January 11, 2009

I remember something happening to me, and later on figured out what the message was. I promised to try to improve, and the next day, things were better. It might sound silly to some, but if something won't go away, we have to see what the message is in order to fix things.
(12) felix , January 9, 2009

Honestly? -- Yes & No

It seems to me that, yes, the message is simplistic in that there appears a direct causal relationship between Act 1 and Result 1, with G-d being the operating agent and tshuva the catalyst. However, the act and result are not specific states, but rather transcendent manifestations of the same, whereby our engagement with G-d is both the operating agent and catalyst. What's bugging me? interpreting prayer as a simplistic tool.
(11) Brian , January 9, 2009

Practical Tools

For settling bite pain and swelling: Glycerol (glycerin), directly. For long-term safe suppression: diatomaceous earth (DE), dust-like microscopic shards of crushed diatom shells, which penetrate exoskeletons. Non-poisonous, doesn't "fade".
(10) S Ehrlich , January 8, 2009

Its The name "BEDBUGS"

Thanks "Lori allways alive". Its in the name "bedbugs" - the Messege of "BED" represents the comfort zone of our lives, And thats probebly where we are miscomforting others and thats where we need to do Tshuva.
(9) Anonymous , January 7, 2009

Wowwwwww

Incredible, the words of babes! Thank you for your honesty, for sharing with us a process of growth and devlopment. We once had bedbugs as well, and I must admit you are very strong to have dealt with it so well!

(8) Anonymous , January 6, 2009

Honestly?

Do you really think that’s the way G-d works? Simple cause and effect? And that YOU've got HIM figured? Hey, it can’t hurt to look at and rectify what needs improvement in your life, but something about this simplistic approach is really bugging me.
(7) David Morgan , January 6, 2009

Jewish mindset

Maybe the mindset we need to strive for is that G-d is sending us messages every moment of everyday- that's Jewish awareness! Thank you Laurie- very inspiring!
(6) Alex , January 5, 2009

Canadian bed bugs

So if i got it right, you brought bed bugs in US from Canada? Wow these northern neigbors are nothing but trouble! The US customs must do a better job!just kidding,i like the story!
(5) Jewell , January 5, 2009

encouragement

I enjoy listening to you so much! You have been such a blessing in my life. I am taking a good look at what is bugging me and it appears I am to blame for most of my problems! Thank you so much of this eye opener!!
(4) Barbra , January 4, 2009

Thank You.

Thank You for "Lori Almost Live." I was introduced to you through my non-Jewish Cousin in Japan spring 2007. I have enjoyed your program ever since, and most of the time I learn, absorb, ponder, and embrace your offerings, for I find that they transcend into all religions, spiritualities, and common sense. I thanked my Cousin long ago wholeheartedly for her thoughtfulness and insight. We are now beginning the journey of Mussar together via the internet, and maybe an occasional phone call with one another.
(3) Tonya Chavis , January 4, 2009

Being solicited

I put my index finger to my lips and go "shush," and then I say "good bye" and walk away. If they continue again the next time I say in a very firm tone (the same one I use when training my dogs), "no." Not loud, not mean, simply firm. And, I keep walking. Some of them are not as bright as my dogs, so it may take a bit longer to train them to leave you alone.
(2) Anonymous , January 4, 2009

always moving forward.

thank you so much lori. your talks make us so aware not to look at the external only, but to really look and find out internally what is going on with us.
(1) Moshe Rosen , January 4, 2009

being solicited

What bugs me is being solicited things I don't need either at my bank or by missionaries approaching me. I feel tempted to or that I should've screamed at them telling them off, especially since I have been solicited the same thing just about every time such as a credit card offer or mortgage at my bank and Christianity from missionaries. So, how do I avoid such solicitations from bugging me, especially after several times being solicited, I've consistently said "no"?

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Lori Palatnik

Lori Palatnik is an author and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio and has lectured on five continents, illuminating traditional practices and life-styles for our contemporary world. She and her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, live in Washington, DC, where she is the Executive Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project of Aish DC.

Lori is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond—The Shabbat Experience Step-by-Step"; "Remember My Soul", which explains the Jewish concepts of soul and the afterlife and a guide to anyone who has ever lost a loved one; and "Gossip—Ten Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul", featured on "Dr. Laura" and FoxNews.com.

Visitor Comments: 13

(13) suzyb2750@hotmail.com , January 11, 2009

(12) felix , January 9, 2009

(11) Brian , January 9, 2009

(10) S Ehrlich , January 8, 2009

(9) Anonymous , January 7, 2009

(8) Anonymous , January 6, 2009

(7) David Morgan , January 6, 2009

(6) Alex , January 5, 2009

(5) Jewell , January 5, 2009

(4) Barbra , January 4, 2009

(3) Tonya Chavis , January 4, 2009

(2) Anonymous , January 4, 2009

(1) Moshe Rosen , January 4, 2009

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