In today’s intense and fast-moving world, especially as a Jewish mother raising sensitive, gifted, or neurodiverse children, we’re often searching for calm—for ourselves and for them. Sometimes, that calm is as close as the nearest tree. Touch a tree. It’s not just poetic. It’s grounding. It’s healing. And it’s deeply connected to how G-d created … Continue reading Did you touch a tree today?
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The Spiritual Power of Color in Torah and Daily Life
I’ve always been sensitive to my environment—light, sound, energy, and especially color. For a long time, that sensitivity felt like too much. But over time, I’ve come to see it as one of my greatest tools for healing, connection, and creativity. Color is part of how I regulate, express, and reconnect—with myself, with others, and … Continue reading The Spiritual Power of Color in Torah and Daily Life
Sensitivity as a Superpower
For years, I thought something was wrong with me. Lights felt too bright. Sounds too loud. I could only wear certain types of clothing.I cried or got overwhelmed easily. I felt everything—my own emotions and everyone else’s. When I walked into a room, I could hone in on who was angry or hurting. I was … Continue reading Sensitivity as a Superpower
The Land That Demands We Live: From Trauma to Purpose
Last week, I sat at our Shabbat table with an army commander and noticed the small, involuntary eye tics he said had started recently.His words were still strong and steady, but the trauma he experienced sits quietly beneath the surface.My former editor told me she was recently in Israel — and everywhere she went, people … Continue reading The Land That Demands We Live: From Trauma to Purpose
How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed
Signs, Messages, and Guidance from the Other Side The souls of our loved ones who have passed are often much closer than we realize. They continue to watch over us, offering guidance, comfort, and love. But how do we recognize their presence? How can we tune in to their messages? I have learned that not … Continue reading How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed
Beit: The Beginning of Creation
Exploring the Hebrew Letters Through Art and Mysticism The Hebrew alphabet consists of twenty-two letters, each infused with deep spiritual significance. As I explore them through art, meditation, and Jewish mysticism, I feel called to share their meaning one by one. Instead of waiting until I’ve completed the full journey, I’m beginning now—one letter at … Continue reading Beit: The Beginning of Creation
Aleph: The Silent Beginning of Creation
The Journey Through the Hebrew Alphabet Over the past few months, I’ve been on a transformative journey through the Hebrew alphabet, studying, meditating, and expressing each letter through neurographic art—a form of creative healing. So far, I’ve completed 16 letters, with 6 left. But this isn’t just about letters. It’s about choosing meaning over distraction, … Continue reading Aleph: The Silent Beginning of Creation
Soul Messages from Shamayim: Feminine Return
Welcome to Whispers from the Other Side — a space where the unseen world speaks through the heart, the soul, and the senses beyond sight. This blog is an unfolding journey of soul messages, divine downloads, and creative expression — a sacred offering from my own life path of healing and connection. Seeing Beyond Sight … Continue reading Soul Messages from Shamayim: Feminine Return
The Opposite of Depression is Expression: A Jewish Perspective
Let your light shine There is a powerful idea that the opposite of depression is expression. When we hold in our emotions, dreams, and creativity, they can become a weight on our souls. But when we express—whether through words, music, movement, or connection—we allow G-d’s light to flow through us. Blocked Energy Becomes Pain Think … Continue reading The Opposite of Depression is Expression: A Jewish Perspective
Empowering Choices: My Jewish Journey with Sheitels, Tichels, and Hair Covering
By Mindy Rubenstein A Coffee Shop Conversation That Stuck with MeI’m sitting across from a woman at a coffee shop in Israel. We’re here for a meeting, but her attention shifts to my sheitel. “How are you going to handle that during the summers here?” she scoffs. She doesn’t realize I’ve recently moved from Miami, … Continue reading Empowering Choices: My Jewish Journey with Sheitels, Tichels, and Hair Covering