How to Use Thursday for Spiritual and Practical Shabbat Preparation In Kabbalah, each day of the week carries its own unique spiritual energy, and Thursday is especially significant for preparing spiritually for Shabbat. While Friday focuses on practical tasks like cooking and cleaning, Thursday is dedicated to setting intentions and creating a calm, prepared mindset. … Continue reading Preparing for Shabbat: The Kabbalistic Wisdom of Thursday
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The Kabbalah of Wednesday
Finding Balance and Light In Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, each day of the week has a special kind of energy, connected to how God created the world. Wednesday is an important day because it’s when God made the sun, moon, and stars to bring light and help guide us. But Wednesday can also feel … Continue reading The Kabbalah of Wednesday
Neurographic Art & Jewish Prayer
Neurographic art is a beautiful, healing process.In our sessions, we begin by writing our desires and prayers on the back of the page—anything we wish to release or explore. No art experience is needed.We then create flowing lines and shapes, letting our hands move freely. No planning, no pressure—just openness.The process is spiritual, empowering, and … Continue reading Neurographic Art & Jewish Prayer
Morning Pages: A Life-Changing Practice for Everyone
I’ve been a professional writer for 25 years—a journalist and editor—crafting stories, perfecting sentences, and ensuring every word fits just right. But Morning Pages (based on the book Artist's Way by Julia Cameron)? This is a completely different thing. It’s not about writing something polished or perfect. It’s a simple, unfiltered practice that anyone can … Continue reading Morning Pages: A Life-Changing Practice for Everyone
The Healing Power of Torah: Divine Energy, Jewish Healing, and Intergenerational Trauma
The Torah, the sacred text of the Jewish people, is more than a historical document or a collection of laws and stories. It is a profound source of spiritual and emotional healing, offering guidance on how to live a life of balance, peace, and connection to the Divine. The Torah’s teachings provide a pathway to … Continue reading The Healing Power of Torah: Divine Energy, Jewish Healing, and Intergenerational Trauma
Finding Meaning within ADHD, CPTSD, and Intergenerational Trauma Healing
For over 30 years, I've navigated the complexities of ADHD and CPTSD. My journey with these issues started long before I began seeking help, but at 17, I took my first step by utilizing free therapy services at the University of Florida. Since then, I've explored everything from CBT and EMDR to acupuncture and somatic … Continue reading Finding Meaning within ADHD, CPTSD, and Intergenerational Trauma Healing
Embracing Change: Journey from Journalism to Soulful Expression
As a religion journalist and columnist, I found great fulfillment in my work. I wrote and published hundreds of articles and earned a master’s degree, along with a national journalism award for religion writing in the secular media. I had children, lost a baby, and suffered multiple miscarriages while continuing to work in journalism and … Continue reading Embracing Change: Journey from Journalism to Soulful Expression
Jewish Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation (TM) can be understood through a Jewish mystical approach by drawing parallels with concepts from the Torah and Kabbalistic teachings. Here's an exploration of TM with a Torah-based perspective. Mantra-Based Meditation and Kavanah In TM, practitioners use a mantra to focus their minds. In Jewish meditation, the concept of kavanah (intention) is central. … Continue reading Jewish Transcendental Meditation
G-d speaks to me in flowers.
If you thought perhaps this may be your last day alive, what are some things you would do (or not do)?Living here in the northern part of the Land of Israel, there's always a strange feeling hovering beneath the surface of my consciousness as I go about my day.I do the seemingly mundane tasks -- … Continue reading G-d speaks to me in flowers.
Exploring the Afterlife in Judaism and other Religions
The Journey of the Spirit Beyond Death "The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." — Ecclesiastes 12:7 By Mindy Rubenstein As a Jewish woman, I often ponder the profound question of what happens to the spirit after the body dies. This concept transcends religious … Continue reading Exploring the Afterlife in Judaism and other Religions
Mindy Morasha 