This post is going to be personal as I am ADHD and dyslexic, and so are my husband and my children. I could not take more pride in my "condition" as I know it is the driving force and ability behind everything I accomplish.  I will say I could not read a full book till sixth grade, barely graduated high school, and was convinced the only job I could get was as a hairdresser and makeup artist. It was my father, a"h, who basically said, "You're going to college," and so I did. I graduated with a 4.0 average with three kids, went through my master's program, got certified in CBT, became a licensed addiction counselor, work for my mentor Rav Fanger, and have a successful Life Strategy Project Manager business. I also reach hundreds of followers, clients, and listeners a day. No, I was never medicated, and I have A LOT to say about it. There is no right answer for every person. Many of my clients are ADD/ADHD, and yes, B"H, we see a lot of succe...

For all those who say they want Moshiach, this is a once-in-a-year opportunity you cannot miss. Tonight is Asara B'Tevet , one of the most crucial fasts of the entire year—the fast that commemorates Nebuchadnezzar's siege around Jerusalem, the beginning of events that led to the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash. The Chasam Sofer teaches, says H'Rav Amar, that every year on Asara B'Tevet the world is judged whether Moshiach will come this year or not—whether the Beis HaMikdash will be rebuilt. This isn't just a fast about the past—it's about our future. Rav Avitan adds that you can daven for your own personal geulah tonight as well. Whatever exile you're experiencing in your life—this is the time to cry out for your redemption. Don't take this opportunity lightly. Tell H'shem how much you want the geulah—it depends on you. The Yanuka says it only took one person's actions to bring about the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash, then it only nee...

  Rabbi Rosner teaches us that Chazal said Yaakov was punished for complaining about his difficult years. Why? Because through all the pain - Esav, Lavan, Dina, losing Yosef - H'shem was orchestrating everything for good. Yaakov should have trusted the process . Sometimes we're in the middle of the story. The hard part. The confusing part. We can't see how it could possibly turn out well in the end. But hang in there, in the end it will be good, and if it's not "good" yet, it's because it's not the end.  Trust the process . H'shem has a plan, and your best interests are being taken care of.  You may not have picked the script, you may not even like it, but trust H'shem. He knows what you need and what you have to go through to get what is ultimately good for you.

  When Yosef finally faced his brothers, he could have held onto every bit of hurt. The pit. The slavery. The prison. Years of pain. But he didn't. Why? Because he saw H'shem's hand in it all. "It wasn't you who sent me here, but H'shem" (Bereishit 45:8). He understood that everything he went through was exactly what he needed to become who he was meant to be. Yosef is teaching us that holding onto anger won't change the past. It will only poison the future. Your anger might feel justified. But ask yourself - is it helping you, or hurting you? When we trust that H'shem guides every step, even the painful ones, we can choose to see the good. We can choose to release the burden. Forgiveness isn't about them. It's about freeing yourself . Let go. Trust. And watch how much lighter you feel. 💙 Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash

Flu Season Reminder: Stay Focused, Calm & Stay Healthy The flu is making its rounds – but first things first: don't panic. Here are three things to remember: Take Smart Precautions: Wash your hands before eating, drink plenty of lemon water, take your vitamins, eat healthy foods, and keep moving and breathing fresh air. Watch Your Stress Levels. Your fear and stress directly impact your immune system. Ever notice how you tend to get sick after a traumatic or stressful situation? That's not a coincidence – your mood affects your body's defenses. So stay positive and take care of your emotional health, too. Remember Who's Really in Charge. This is the most important point: the flu, just like everything else, is controlled by H'shem. If He's challenging you with illness, it's for your good. Your body fighting germs is a healthy, natural process – but if you give the virus, the germs, or the situation the power instead of H'shem, G-d forbid, you leave...

It is said that Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len healed an entire ward of criminally insane patients using Ho'oponopono – working only on himself. His radical insight? What you feel about someone projects directly onto them. Shlomo HaMelech wrote: "כמים הפנים לפנים כן לב האדם לאדם" – "Like water reflects face to face, so does the heart of man to man" (Mishlei 27:19). The water doesn't lie. It shows you exactly what you bring to it. My mentor, H'Rav Fanger, teaches this method in his seminars, and here's the practical application: Before you approach someone – whether it's a difficult conversation, a challenging relationship, or just your everyday interactions – pause. Build up your feelings of love and empathy first. Work on your ahavat chinam.  This even works from afar.  Because here's the truth we don't always want to hear: How others treat you is often a reflection of what you're projecting onto them . Dr. Hew Len used four phrases: "I...