Discover your next self
Ever think your struggles are punishment? They’re not. Here’s what’s really going on: Trauma taught you patterns to feel safe: Fight: You learned to push back or argue. Flight: You learned to run from tough feelings. Freeze: You learned to shut down and hide. Fawn (people please): You learned to please others at all costs. […]
Usually, you can’t. Here’s the thing: Respect comes first: You start by seeing someone’s good qualities or strengths. You feel respect and want to act right around them. Then love grows: Over time, that respect naturally turns into real care. But sometimes—super rarely—it goes differently: You suddenly feel deep care, even without respect first. It’s […]
Ever felt confused when someone hurts you—but they act like the victim? That’s emotional manipulation. Here’s how it works (even between countries, like Palestinians and Israelis): → Step 1: They cross your boundaries, claiming love or justice. “I attacked because you left me no choice.” → Step 2: If caught, they quickly apologize—but repeat again. […]
but secretly love Netflix more. “Netflix vs G-d: Who’s really winning?” I know—because I used to be one of them. I used to have lots of moments where I loved things more than G-d. • It wasn’t because I didn’t believe. • It wasn’t because I didn’t care. • It wasn’t because I wasn’t grateful. In fact, […]
Your ego might be running wild. Ever notice yourself: Fighting: always angry or defensive? Running away: avoiding problems, escaping into your phone? Freezing: stuck, unable to speak up or make decisions? Fawning: people-pleasing, desperate for approval? These are signs your ego is out of control. Ego says: “I’m alone. Everything depends on me.” When you […]
Two kinds of love: → Easy Love: You love your phone, your games, your snacks—because they make you happy right now. → Real Love: Loving G-d, the one who created the world and every single thing you enjoy. Here’s the issue: → You’re loving the gifts more than the giver. Here’s how you fix it: […]
It’s that you’ve forgotten how to feel awe. I didn’t need: • Complex spiritual theories• Years of deep study• Perfect understanding of everything I needed: • Simple clarity on how small I am• To notice the incredible universe• To realize I’m standing next to greatness This week, I’m training myself: Notice everyday miracles. Realise they’re […]
There are two ways people feel small: 1. Fear: Feeling small because someone seems stronger or scarier than you. 2. Awe: Feeling amazed because you’re near something incredibly great. Here’s a simple spiritual lesson about understanding The Creator: 1. First (Lower Awe): – Notice how amazing and powerful the universe is. – Realize someone (G-d) […]
It’s not Him—it’s trauma talking. Here’s why: Trauma teaches your brain lies: • Fight (anger): “G-d left me alone.” • Flight (avoidance): “G-d won’t help anyway.” • Freeze (stuck): “G-d doesn’t care enough to notice me.” • Fawn (pleasing others): “I have to earn love—even from G-d.” Truth bomb: Trauma lies. G-d doesn’t. 3 ways […]