Andy (אברהם נפתלי) Blumenthal Leadership, Technology, Life, and Faith ✡

Boy in tree.  Parents looking on.  "Come down please before you get hurt!"   Every parent worries. ;-) (Credit Photo: Michelle Blu...

Photo of fish in tank at restaurant.  Almost looks like the fish is floating through the air.  Is he next on someone's plate? Don't ...

This was a funny sign on a table a good deal away from all the others in a restaurant. Reserved for Mr. and Mrs. Social Distance. Thank ...

So I've been helping some family members with some really big decisions lately.  As we all know, there are pros and cons to every al...

So I wanted to share some wisdom from one of my best friends.  He was telling me about some of life's stresses at work, home, etc....

Happy Friday everyone! Yesterday, someone gave me a couple of these bright yellow smileys--one on the back of each of my hands.  I was...

What a brilliant picture of "Anxiety" by a child in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Notice the great big letters--and all in cap...

So I had an interesting conversation with a colleague, and they tell me their philosophy about worry, as follows: Worrying is sufferin...

Anxiety is worry and fear on steroids. Some people have separation anxiety. Others have social anxiety. And then there is good 'ol ...

I have to give my wife credit.  She said something to me the other day that was really profound and had a deep impact on me.  Somethin...

Sure, we can travel space...from continent to continent, into the depths of the oceans, and to the far reaches of outer space. But can w...

My wife sent me this beautiful photo about spiritual awakenings.  She found it on a new age blog, but I really thought it was grea...

My good friend, Jacob Elbaz, taught me this awesome saying in synagogue today: __________________ "Yesterday is history. ...

Some kids put their baby teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy. But in Guatemala they make Worry Dolls that children can put...

Unfortuantely, like many things we do...we do it only halfway.  While there is certainly a place for vetting issues, moderation, and comp...

Life is unpredictable.  Today, at the pool, someone collapsed.  Looks like a heart attack or something serious. Most of the p...

So I'm "middle age"...and all of a sudden the last few months I am having trouble reading. I haven't worn glasses for ...

Many people worry--they are afraid of all sorts of bad things that can happen.  And they ruminate on what ifs and what they can do ab...

Sometimes there is a moment that really captures the essence of being alive. I had that kind of moment watching this great band, Lucky Dub ...