Brenda Shoshanna
8 articles by Brenda Shoshanna in the Creations Magazine archive.
Who Would I Be Without My Suffering?
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityPain is not suffering. A psychologist and Zen practitioner on the secondary benefits of being the one who suffers, and the question that undoes them.
Building Fearless Relationships: The Courage to Be Who You Are
by Brenda Shoshanna, PhD, New York CityFear is an ongoing factor in relationships. It confuses our mind, undermines our confidence and prevents us from making choices that would be healthy for all.
What You See In Others You Bring Out In Them
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityWhen we see the worst in people, we send them an unconscious message about who they are to us. And they naturally and unconsciously fulfill that role.
Swimming In Water While Dying Of Thirst
by Brenda Shoshanna, PhD, New York CityAll of us are beings of illusion, like a fish swimming in water, dying of thirst.
How to Nourish Others and Be Nourished in Return
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityAs a caretaker, it's very easy to get overwhelmed. It’s so important to understand how to nourish a person and also be nourished in return.
Keeping Our Appointment With Love—If It's Real Love, It Cannot Harm
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityWe all want love, are hungry for closeness, understanding, the chance to be accepted just as we are.
You Cannot Fail
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityThere's no such thing as Zen wisdom, just wisdom is enough. Wisdom is wisdom, coming from everywhere.
Allow All Your Answers to be Revealed
by Brenda Shoshanna, New York CityHeaven is acceptance of what is. ~ Lubovitch Rebbe Stop Interfering With Your Life “Allowing” is an incredible activity that naturally runs counter to “fear.”