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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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
The Science Behind Why Prayer Works
Prayer has been a cornerstone of my life, literally saving me in countless ways. I began talking to G-d in my teens, and the benefits have been profound. Here’s why prayer works, backed by science: What is Prayer? Prayer is a form of communication with a higher power or the divine, often involving expressions of … Continue reading The Science Behind Why Prayer Works
He’s trying to reach me, if only I’ll pay attention.
I’m trying to live as if things are normal. But at the moment I feel a bit lost, disconnected. Sometimes waves of pain come through me, physically and emotionally. A toothache. Injured toe. Sore knee. But it's the emotional pain that takes me over and seems unbearable. Oh, the lonliness. The story I tell myself. … Continue reading He’s trying to reach me, if only I’ll pay attention.
Feminine Power
Genesis 46:8-27 כָּל-הַנֶּפֶשׁ לְבֵית-יַעֲקֹב הַבָּאָה מִצְרַיְמָה, שִׁבְעִים ...all the souls of the house of Yaakov, that came into Mitzrayim, were seventy... Yocheved (the mother of Moses and Aaron and Miriam and one of the greatest Jewish women that ever lived) was that seventieth and final soul of this holy house of Yaakov. She strattled two worlds, with the power to … Continue reading Feminine Power
SERENITY AND SURRENDER
On the fifth day, G‑d filled the seas with fish and other water animals. Into the air above the earth He put many birds of all kinds and colors and sizes. It's windy and a bit chilly outside. The wooden wind chimes on our thirteenth-floor balcony clank and tinkle. The Cocunut palms down below make … Continue reading SERENITY AND SURRENDER
Mindy Morasha 