A hardening Jewish religion talks about “klipot” (shells), a sort of hardening that takes place when one sees things that they shouldn’t see. The klipot impairs one’s sensitivity and ability to conduce divine light. It is said that once formed, klipot cannot be removed – but I could be mistaken. This is why religious Jews … Read more
Why I don’t think about what I want to attract, the law of attraction etc: When I want to attract something, I seek to attract an “it”, an object, and by placing my intention on a separate object I make myself ineffective because the world is filled with objects outside of my control. Very annoying, … Read more
I can’t count the times I heard this word exclaimed like an interjection, without an explanation, elaboration or instructions. Several other times I heard people saying that I or someone else had poor boundaries. It sounded like an awful predicament to be in, without a proper instruction or even hint on what to do about … Read more
Translative Vs. Transformative Two major distinctions in therapy One major way to cope with adversity is translative practice: giving a new and different meaning to what’s happening to you. This practice has value to the extent that it helps see things in a sweeter light. When someone is ill, or there is loss of life … Read more
Did you ever feel tired and drained of energy without an apparent reason (like building a brick house or cutting wood)? Out of clear blue sky, after being your merriest self, something happens and – bang! – your mood takes a nose dive. Now you’re happy, now you’re not. You know what I mean? Think … Read more