FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
What’s in a Name? Tradition!
by Joyce Hyde
Traditions run
deep…so deep
in fact they can
serve to sustain
us through what
may appear to be
insurmountable
odds. Even when
it may make little sense to others,
adhering to these very traditions can
offer comfort to some, while at the
same time cause pain to others. Allowing
the two feelings to co-exist successfully,
is a challenge that takes great
acceptance, patience, and a willingness
to empathize outside one’s comfort zone.
My paternal grandfather David
Perlmutter was born in 1909 in Kolki.......click to read more, page 4
Monday, December 10, 2018
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bubbie Rose, The Emanuel Link & My Genealogy Passion
By Joyce Hyde
I am fascinated with genealogy and how personal histories can help us learn more about ourselves. Verging on an obsession, I view my interest as a “passionate devotion to uncovering the truth.” It can be comforting to discover potential explanations for why things may have occurred the way they did, if we are mindful that for others the truth can elicit painful memories they prefer not to discuss. It is the next generation that sometimes benefits most from historical discoveries, as is the case with my grandmother (‘Bubbie’) Rose. Born in Chicago in 1915, Rose was the eldest of three (next was Minnie, with Libby....click to read more, pg 3
Bubbie Rose, The Emanuel Link & My Genealogy Passion
By Joyce Hyde
I am fascinated with genealogy and how personal histories can help us learn more about ourselves. Verging on an obsession, I view my interest as a “passionate devotion to uncovering the truth.” It can be comforting to discover potential explanations for why things may have occurred the way they did, if we are mindful that for others the truth can elicit painful memories they prefer not to discuss. It is the next generation that sometimes benefits most from historical discoveries, as is the case with my grandmother (‘Bubbie’) Rose. Born in Chicago in 1915, Rose was the eldest of three (next was Minnie, with Libby....click to read more, pg 3
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Ballet at 53
Happy to still be 'hanging in' -- I think the greatest feeling is to still be able to be part of the group. My goal when I take a dance class is to now 'fit in' and not stand out as being too old or too tired.Even if we don't jump as high, or do as many turns, to just be a part of is still a thrill (despite a hot flash or 2)!
Thanks Sonia from Pilates Symmetry for your help to correct those bad habits, so I can keep on dancin!
Friday, June 23, 2017
Unique find in 1939 College Paper
Page 2 of a 1939 Yale Daily News edition:
An editorial titled "The Refugee Tragedy" the unnamed author expresses overwhelming sympathy for the plight of the Jewish refugees, characterizing the turning away of the 918 Jewish refugees from Cuba as, "a modern horror so repugnant...that it lowers the dignity of the modern world to the level of bestiality."
Although crediting the United States for "trying to face up to its responsibilities to human values," the offer does not reference how, (interesting, since America did not intervene to help in this particular situation). The author further points out the selfish attitude of the Yale community who "talk about jobs for Americans first, forgetting that in the case of the Jewish refugees, their need is indeed greater than ours."
This commentary offers historians a peek into at least one very pro-refugee sentiment existing in the 1939 Yale campus culture; how it may have changed as the war progressed is yet to be discovered.
Published to History Unfolded project, June 14, 2017
Page 2 of a 1939 Yale Daily News edition:
An editorial titled "The Refugee Tragedy" the unnamed author expresses overwhelming sympathy for the plight of the Jewish refugees, characterizing the turning away of the 918 Jewish refugees from Cuba as, "a modern horror so repugnant...that it lowers the dignity of the modern world to the level of bestiality."
Although crediting the United States for "trying to face up to its responsibilities to human values," the offer does not reference how, (interesting, since America did not intervene to help in this particular situation). The author further points out the selfish attitude of the Yale community who "talk about jobs for Americans first, forgetting that in the case of the Jewish refugees, their need is indeed greater than ours."This commentary offers historians a peek into at least one very pro-refugee sentiment existing in the 1939 Yale campus culture; how it may have changed as the war progressed is yet to be discovered.
Published to History Unfolded project, June 14, 2017
Deaf father of 5 on mission to break Kayak Sports Record
Murdock Henderson of Ann Arundel County, MD age 48 and deaf since birth, trains daily on the Potomac to set Kayak record and raise awareness
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Fitness 2013: new trends may lead to better results
My first Examiner.com article
Hello friends!
Please check out the link above to my first published article on Examiner.com!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to bright 2013.
Best,
Joyce Hyde
Hello friends!
Please check out the link above to my first published article on Examiner.com!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to bright 2013.
Best,
Joyce Hyde
Friday, November 30, 2012
Perceived Value and why I keep Dancing
We tend to do the things that hold a personal value for us, and eliminate or ignore the things that do not. It does not matter if 'it is for our own good', until we fully know on a deep personal level the perceived value of implementing a change no amount of evidence to the contrary will lead us willing to take serious action.
In the wellness business it is sometimes a struggle for our members and clients to take the first step, yet it is frequently even harder for them to embrace a permanent change. The willingness to begin occurs when the negative habits that once held a measure of value (i.e. the comfort from overeating, the relaxation of smoking, etc.) become devalued when the pain outweighs the pleasure (the discomfort and isolation from being overweight, the resulting ill health from smoking) and the NEW benefits achieved through change are perceived as better than what had been (healthy weight, more energy, improved health).
It is a continual challenge to maintain the perception of value for a new healthy change as old habits die hard. Ever notice that backsliding into negative patterns tends to occur when for a brief moment, due to a VARIETY of stresses, the pleasure remembered from the old behaviour held MORE appeal? The reasons that tipped the balance in favor of slipping into the destructive mindset of course need to be addressed and dealt with; but my point here is that if we can figure out a way to make the PERCEPTION of VALUE for the new behaviour more permanent, the better the chance the new behaviour will be maintained
I used to dance to because I could not sing and I desperately wanted to be a star: I am the eldest child of 2 other first borns, the first grandchild of 20, first niece, first cousin, etc. and a VERY big deal at my mere existence. Once I started having to share the spotlight, I was constantly searching for ways to get back that 'special feeling' that resulted from being the sole recipient of ALL the praise and attention, since I had not yet learned how to internalize it for myself. Of course continually looking for this validation from outside sources was a recipe for disaster and disappointment- dance became a way of beating myself up (I was too short, not skinny enough, I 'blew' it, etc) if I was not chosen. The irony being that when I did get hired, it frequently had little to do with my body or quality of dancing!
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It is after I left dance professionally and began to do it for the LOVE of it, and the internal feeling of enjoyment it gives me to be able to continue to create quality movements is when I really embraced what it's value could be for ME. When I am able to conquer a challenging move, when I see my body further adapt to the proper alignment, there is a great sense of personal accomplishment. I get a thrill dancing within a group of other strong dancers and I have 'held my own'; I actually get a little nauseous if I have to dance by myself-- no longer needing to be the 'star', I get more enjoyment being a part of a group and sharing in the combined energy! If I keep these values at the forefront, then my dance experience actually fuels me to get through lifes other challenges.
It is worth it for me to go out of my way to nurture that feeling within myself whenever I can: http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/12475/Ballet_School_Moves_Adults
Keep on dancin!
Joyce
In the wellness business it is sometimes a struggle for our members and clients to take the first step, yet it is frequently even harder for them to embrace a permanent change. The willingness to begin occurs when the negative habits that once held a measure of value (i.e. the comfort from overeating, the relaxation of smoking, etc.) become devalued when the pain outweighs the pleasure (the discomfort and isolation from being overweight, the resulting ill health from smoking) and the NEW benefits achieved through change are perceived as better than what had been (healthy weight, more energy, improved health).
It is a continual challenge to maintain the perception of value for a new healthy change as old habits die hard. Ever notice that backsliding into negative patterns tends to occur when for a brief moment, due to a VARIETY of stresses, the pleasure remembered from the old behaviour held MORE appeal? The reasons that tipped the balance in favor of slipping into the destructive mindset of course need to be addressed and dealt with; but my point here is that if we can figure out a way to make the PERCEPTION of VALUE for the new behaviour more permanent, the better the chance the new behaviour will be maintained
I used to dance to because I could not sing and I desperately wanted to be a star: I am the eldest child of 2 other first borns, the first grandchild of 20, first niece, first cousin, etc. and a VERY big deal at my mere existence. Once I started having to share the spotlight, I was constantly searching for ways to get back that 'special feeling' that resulted from being the sole recipient of ALL the praise and attention, since I had not yet learned how to internalize it for myself. Of course continually looking for this validation from outside sources was a recipe for disaster and disappointment- dance became a way of beating myself up (I was too short, not skinny enough, I 'blew' it, etc) if I was not chosen. The irony being that when I did get hired, it frequently had little to do with my body or quality of dancing! It is after I left dance professionally and began to do it for the LOVE of it, and the internal feeling of enjoyment it gives me to be able to continue to create quality movements is when I really embraced what it's value could be for ME. When I am able to conquer a challenging move, when I see my body further adapt to the proper alignment, there is a great sense of personal accomplishment. I get a thrill dancing within a group of other strong dancers and I have 'held my own'; I actually get a little nauseous if I have to dance by myself-- no longer needing to be the 'star', I get more enjoyment being a part of a group and sharing in the combined energy! If I keep these values at the forefront, then my dance experience actually fuels me to get through lifes other challenges.It is worth it for me to go out of my way to nurture that feeling within myself whenever I can: http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/12475/Ballet_School_Moves_Adults
And I will keep looking to create opportunities for other dancers of all ages to nurture that feeling within themselves too:
NEW Dance Workshop
with JASON WISE!
NEW Dance Workshop
with JASON WISE!
New York Choreographer, Dancer, Broadway Connections Master Instructor
International Tour of “Cats”, National Tour of “Beauty and the Beast" Featured dancer in T.V’s “Smash” and “Pan Am”
SUNDAY December 9th - 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Open to Dance Students, Teachers, and Dance Enthusiasts Ages 10 - Adult with previous dance training who would enjoy learning the Jazz choreography from Broadway’s “Cats” and T.V’s
“Smash
Enroll today at: http://www.fitbizbyjoyce.com/dance-workshop.html
Keep on dancin!
Joyce
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