I don’t have any bruises or scars, so you’d never know. What actually constitutes emotional or financial abuse can be so subtle. For nearly three decades, I’ve lived in a nearly constant state of confusion, moving between being triggered by emotional abandonment and wondering if I was the one who was crazy. Maybe at times … Continue reading The Hidden Abuse No One Talks About
I'm sitting on a bench outside Nili School. My usual spot. I see two huge Israeli flags. Children are outside playing. Laughing. A breeze moves through the thick, humid air.. Life continues. It’s a break between my classes, after 12 days away from school. We were instructed to return today, after the war that began … Continue reading A New Day in Israel
By Mindy Rubenstein I didn’t care about budgets. My parents run an accounting firm, so numbers and financial statements were always around—but I was drawn to something else. I found my home in writing, art, and spirituality. I followed a path of deep feeling, meaning, and connection. While they were crunching numbers, I was journaling … Continue reading Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money
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
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the power of stillness. Not just the quiet of a room or the absence of sound, but the deeper kind—the kind that settles in your soul when you pause, breathe, and connect. Living in Israel, life is anything but slow. The energy, the passion, the constant movement—it’s invigorating but can … Continue reading Finding Stillness in a Noisy World
"Today I am set free from unhealthy situations. I acknowledge the courage it takes to break free and trust that I will find a life of peace and authenticity."Daily Reflection – January 4, from Daily Affirmations for Adult Children of Alcoholics by Raquel Lerner For most of my life, I’ve been working to free myself … Continue reading Choosing Love and Freedom: Honoring Myself in the Journey Forward
By Mindy Rubenstein Photo: Me last year praying with other women at the burial site of Mama Rachel. Read that article here: Jewish Women Today marks the yahrtzeit, or anniversary, of Rachel Imeinu’s passing. Rachel, our mother, carried her own profound pain, longing, and unfulfilled love, yet she’s remembered for her boundless compassion, still advocating … Continue reading When the Pain Feels Overwhelming: Finding Real Ways to Cope
By Mindy Rubenstein It’s Time to Be Honest with Ourselves and Others As Rosh Hashanah approaches, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and teshuva—a return to our authentic selves. But this process can uncover emotions we often push aside. Many of us hide our struggles, even from ourselves, masking our pain with a smile and … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah: We Don’t Have to Struggle Alone
By Mindy Rubenstein At 47, reflecting on 26 years of marriage reveals a complex tapestry of experiences—many of which are tinged with a profound sense of loneliness. As we navigate our challenges, I find myself grappling with grief over a lifetime spent in emotional solitude. Understanding the Loneliness Living alongside someone for so many years … Continue reading Navigating Loneliness: A Journey of Growth and Healing
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
Mindy Morasha 