YOUR DIVINE ALGORITHM Your Focus is Your Feed
What Are You Training Your Life to Show You? We live in a world of algorithms. Whether you're on YouTube, Instagram, or Google, what you see is shaped by what you search for, click on, and spend [...]
THE HIDDEN COST OF HELPING TOO MUCH “No More Little Licks of Milk”
Sometimes helping feels loving—but it may actually hold others back. When we shield people from the consequences of their actions, we’re often enabling them, not supporting real growth.
Frozen, Fierce, and Fearless – Buffalo’s Winter of Resilience and Creativity
Buffalo’s winter is tough. The city faces heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and biting winds. But instead of just enduring the cold, Buffalonians use it to their advantage—building [...]
PRACTICING THE “NEURO ARTS” Part 2
Last weekend, I was at the NEFESH International Conference in Parsippany, New Jersey. This is an annual in-person event where therapists from all over the world.
PRACTICING THE “NEURO ARTS” (REVISITING THEM THIS MONTH!)
Here, I’d like to shift our focus back to something we spoke about a couple of months ago: the Neuro Arts. On December 22nd, I look forward to presenting at NEFESH International on this very [...]
Unlock the Power of Neuro Arts: Surprisingly Simple Ways to Tap into Creativity and Well-Being
Neuroaesthetics encompasses various practices that engage the brain, promoting neural connectivity and that lead to enhanced cognitive function, emotional resilience, and overall mental health.
Hooray for Hormesis!! or The Blessings of a New Boiler
Hormesis, the concept of briefly and intermittently stressing the body to strengthen and enhance its resilience, can be likened to weightlifting, intense exercise, caloric restriction, hot and [...]
Safe Digital Navigation… in These Trying Times
Last month, the world witnessed a resurgence of 21st-century antisemitism, reminding us of the enduring presence of hatred despite our advancements.
Does It Smell Good? It May Also Be Good For You!
The Torah believes that everything was created with a purpose. Thus, all creations in the natural world have meaning and significance. Nothing was made in vain.
What Doesn’t Kill You…
The idea that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger is attributed to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. While it may sound like a pithy inspirational meme, the phenomenon is a [...]
