By Mindy Rubenstein For much of my life, I was deeply attuned to others—reading their emotions, especially when they seemed angry or unhappy, and absorbing their energy. I wasn’t just noticing their feelings; I was drawn to it, as if their mood was my responsibility. Over time, this left me disconnected from my own emotions, … Continue reading Untangling Emotions: Reconnecting with My True Self
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Permission to Feel
I keep saying and thinking that being a writer isn’t enough. But what if it is? Just getting up everyday, feeling gratitude, loving myself, my husband and my kids, and writing. Everyday. About healing and G-d and business and baking challah and beautiful red star-shaped flowers falling to the grass. About storm clouds in the … Continue reading Permission to Feel