"I frequently meditate on myself at 80, or as myself at 80, which is awesome (and aspirational), and the more I do it, the more I feel like she’s with me all the time, too."
Yes. Studying and learning are so important to staying fresh. I'm about to start Torah study with a local rabbi and I've returned to my flute after 25 years of not playing.
As far as I understand, in some Jewish communities men weren't allowed to go to rabbinical school until *after* they'd raised a family, worked a regular job, and been through some shit. How are you going to adequately offer pastoral care to a community if you haven't yet lived much of a life?
I have no idea if this is true, but I've always liked the idea.
"I’m less interested in self-harm." My light bulb turned on when I read this sentence.
Great interview.
I adore Elisa's work and this was such a joy to read :)
Yes. Studying and learning are so important to staying fresh. I'm about to start Torah study with a local rabbi and I've returned to my flute after 25 years of not playing.
As far as I understand, in some Jewish communities men weren't allowed to go to rabbinical school until *after* they'd raised a family, worked a regular job, and been through some shit. How are you going to adequately offer pastoral care to a community if you haven't yet lived much of a life?
I have no idea if this is true, but I've always liked the idea.