Imagine being 5 years old.
The world feels HUGE. So many choices. So many "what ifs." And then you learn: There are 7 Noahide Laws — G-d's guidebook for all people. They're simple. They're clear. They tell you what to do in any situation. Like...
Binyamin Rutstein
Articles by Binyamin Rutstein
People-pleasing isn't kindness.
It's fear dressed up as kindness. At its root, it's fear of rejection: "If I show you the real me… maybe you'll walk away." But here's another part, people-pleasing is also a form of depression. It's the sadness of...
Sometimes the deepest truths… have no words at all.
Nigunim (wordless melodies): Chassidus teaches: a nigun without words can lift the soul higher than words. Why? Because music goes deeper than language. It stirs awe without explanation. That's exactly what trup...
The hidden trap out of control narcissists fall into
Most people think narcissists are always the ones pulling the strings. But here's the danger no one tells them: A narcissist can be easily manipulated by another narcissist, through praise. Because when your...
Why some apologies feel impossible
It's not just pride. It's values. If your value is "dishonesty is okay if it helps me," then when you lie, there's nothing inside that says "I did wrong." And to apologize? That would mean admitting the value itself...
Narcissism isn't confidence, it's fear of being vulnerable.
Behind the mask of pride is something much more fragile: 1. The fear that if you let someone close, they'll reject you. 2. The fear that if you show your true self, the shame will be unbearable. 3. The fear that...
Here's the truth:
You can't buy what your soul really wants. Your soul doesn't crave cars, clothes, or comfort. It desires connection. In the spiritual worlds, the soul feels awe, yearning, and love for G-d 24/7. But here in this world...
The #1 mistake people make when learning Kabbalah
They turn the Creator into a superhero. A cosmic warrior. A character with powers (like Jesus). Just bigger, stronger, louder.
What if awe was one thought away?
You don’t need to prove the Creator exists to feel more wonder. You just need to ask a different question. Instead of:
If G-d is infinite, why would He end a relationship?
"If G-d is infinite, why would he He end a relationship? That's a human move, not a divine one." That question stopped me mid-scroll. So much debate. So little clarity. Here's the simple walk-through. Islam's view The...
Providence (G-d’s care) Is a Lens—Not Luck
You and I could live the same exact day… I might see chaos. You might see kindness everywhere.
You’re not just running from people.
You might be running from the Creator. We talk a lot about Fight, Flight, Freeze (and Fawn, people pleasing) with relationships. But they show up in your relationship with the Creator, too.
𝗪𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.
I know it sounds strange. But one day, in the Messianic Era, we'll look back at exile and yearn for a part of it. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆: In exile, finding G-d often feels like looking for light in a pitch-black forest...
What if your spiritual beliefs were shaped by leaders with the emotional maturity of 4-year-olds?
Because that’s exactly what happened in much of church history. ⸻ Belief #1: “Someone had to die for your sins.”
The Reward is the Connection Itself
I used to think “reward” meant something later, like a gift after doing the right thing. But the Hebrew Bible teaches something deeper: The reward for a commandment is the commandment itself.
The secret to feeling closer to G-d?
Stop expecting Him to always speak in the same language. Sometimes He speaks in Sun Words – Clear blessings – Obvious protection – Everything falling into place
Belief in Oneness Can Change Everything
Here’s what I learned: When you believe in oneness—that everything and everyone is deeply connected—your entire relationship with life changes.
When the Light Feels Unsafe
Healing isn’t just feeling better. It’s becoming a vessel that can hold the light that once created your darkness. That light isn’t just “good feelings.
Why Your Beliefs About G-d Might Be Stealing Your Awe
Sometimes, it’s not your whole self that loses awe. It’s the part of you that takes over the moment you feel annoyed, hurt, or scared. The part that was trained—long ago—to protect you at all costs.
Your ego and your soul have opposite diets
The ego feeds on: → Power → Control → Rewards
Life loses its meaning when you forget the wonder
Some mornings, I’d wake up and already feel behind. Emails. Responsibilities.
You know that feeling when your whole body says
“Nope. This feels too much. Let’s just scroll instead.”
Your Soul Picked Your Ego, Here's the Crazy Reason Why
Ever feel alone, stuck, or disconnected? Here's something shocking: Your soul chose your ego, on purpose. It's not punishment. It's your ticket to building your own eternal future. Think of your ego like weights in a...
Why do Jews have such a deep relationship with G-d?
Sometimes your deepest pain isn’t just sadness. It’s feeling like no one understands, not even yourself.