Yehuda Mansell

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Aug 17, 2014, 5:25 PM

Caught in the paradox: between justice and compassion

I really want to be human again. I’m sick of being defined by narrow categories that neglect the complexity of both my views and my responses. I am not my perceived affiliation – I am a human. Somewhere along the way,...

Aug 6, 2014, 9:10 AM

We are going to be okay, eventually

Wow, what emotion is appropriate at this moment? Relief, joy (not quite), anger, gratefulness that it is probably over? I'm not really sure yet, but recognizing the difference between peace and calm, I took the Budgie on a good run yesterday, even...

Aug 3, 2014, 4:16 PM

“Sing To You” – a song for the soldiers of the IDF

"Sing To You" - a song for the soldiers of the IDF, by Anthony & Irene Chapman. Dedicated to friends who are serving and fighting in the Gaza operation "Protective Edge", especially Victor. (There are English subtitles in the video and a translation...

Jul 27, 2014, 2:38 PM

Silencing the Voices

Some of us hear voices. No, not the kinds of voices that make for scary movies, but the voices that come from within, the limiting, fearful and accusative. We often attribute them to others, coaches, parents, teachers or anyone...

Jul 23, 2014, 9:46 AM

The Right to Express – More BombShelterSelfies

I was a little shocked the other day when I received a few mean-spirited responses regarding #BombShelterSelfies I had posted on Twitter. For the unTwitterfied, a Bomb Shelter Selfie is an ironic twist on the regular Selfie, which is...

Jul 20, 2014, 6:21 PM

Running While Under Fire

For those of us who run/bike or workout on a regular basis, we know that intense physical activity is our number one stress-reliever, not only that, but it might be a small addiction. However, in times like these with...

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About Me

35, Canadian, Father of three, Husband of one. IT background, Writer/Editor, Beat-poet, Student, Geek, Ultra-runner.