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Is Jealousy Always an Undesirable Trait?
In this article, we will explore the nuanced nature of jealousy, distinguishing between its potentially constructive and detrimental forms. We will consider what it is about ‘bad’ jealousy that makes it harmful…
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10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Dating Experience
1. Best First Date Prep Have you ever heard this one before – Be yourself! Just relax. Be natural… Truthfully, it’s almost impossible for people to be totally natural on a first date, and that’s actually very natural. I’ll tell you what I tell my “daters” before a first date – go in excited to…
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Cultivating Calmness: Lessons from our Matriarchs
We live in a world where most of us women wear different hats, take on many roles, and divide our time between family, friends, and various responsibilities…
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The Defilement of Speech: The Spiritual Dangers of Crude Language
Nivul peh literally translates to “a disgusting mouth” and refers not only to crude, profane language…
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Beyond Yom Kippur: Making Change Last
On Yom Kippur, we resolve to change our behavior and abandon our sins—azivat hachet…
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Letting Go of Control
What if I lose my job? What if the stock market plunges? What if one of my family members becomes ill? Sound familiar? Many of us go through life asking ourselves questions we have no control over…