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
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A New Day in Israel
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
Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money
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
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 Clairs: 7 Ways Your Soul Might Be Speaking to You
In Jewish thought, we often talk about the neshama—the soul—as a divine spark, a breath of God within us. And like God, the soul doesn’t just speak through logic or words. It whispers, nudges, and shines in quiet, often mystical ways. You may have experienced this already: a strong gut feeling, a flash of insight, … Continue reading The Clairs: 7 Ways Your Soul Might Be Speaking to You
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
Sacred Space: Finding Inspiration and Healing in My New Office
New מקום (Makom), New מזל (Mazel)(A saying in Israel, signifying that a new space brings new blessings and good fortune.) It's 16:24 here in Eretz Yisrael. The late afternoon light bathes everything in gold as the sun dips behind the building across the way. My first sunset here in my new office. And if I … Continue reading Sacred Space: Finding Inspiration and Healing in My New Office
When Silence Becomes Abuse: Navigating Emotional Stonewalling
The Hidden Pain of Emotional Neglect and Its Toll on Women Abuse isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s wrapped in silence—stonewalling, denial, and emotional distance that can leave a woman feeling invisible, unloved, and unsafe. This has been my reality in a relationship that mirrors the same wounds I experienced growing up. I internalized the anger … Continue reading When Silence Becomes Abuse: Navigating Emotional Stonewalling
Choosing Love and Freedom: Honoring Myself in the Journey Forward
"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