Engineer of subconscious

Engineer of subconscious

Victoria Baraeva,

life coach, regressologist, psychologist by training, healthy nutrition specialist, poet, member of the MAPP writers' union, winner of the "Golden Pen of Rus'" award, winner of the first prize in the international competition of writers and publicists "Baltic Gamayun". Victoria lives in Atlanta and devotes a lot of time to studying Torah psychology.

The Soul’s Pendulum: Virtues and Their Shadows

It is easier to notice flaws in people. They are visible to the naked eye. Much harder is to discern virtues. Our tradition teaches: flaws are like dirt on clothing that can be washed away, revealing the tru...

The Pygmalion Effect

According to ancient Greek mythology, the sculptor Pygmalion was so disillusioned with women that he vowed never to marry. Instead, he carved a statue out of ivory – a figure of breathtaking beauty – and fel...

Look in the mirror, not out the window: sometimes the closest path is the one that turns inward

We often compare our spouses to others.She thinks: “My friends’ husbands are calmer, more understanding, more educated – and they help around the house.”He says, “Any normal woman manages everything at home...

Look into your world as into a mirror

“There is no reality except the one I perceive through the lens of my understanding,” teaches ancient Jewish wisdom. In other words, I don't see the world as it is – I see what I already know, recognize, and...

Am I the Rider or the Horse?

How to Recognize and Manage Your EgoHave you ever been told that in relationships, the only thing you can change is yourself and your reactions? Hearing this can sometimes feel discouraging; it may seem like ...

On the family battlefield: Know the Enemy by Face

In previous articles, we’ve talked a lot about how difficult it is to fight with ourselves – whether it’s exercising, letting go of resentment, or apologizing. We’ve discussed the «elephant on a string» synd...

Elephant on a rope or «I am not enough»

What do we do in our sessions? We engage in deep inner work on ourselves. And I can confidently say that one of the fundamental struggles of the modern person is the persistent state of «I am not enough…» Eac...

How to Let Go of Resentment If You’re Not Ready to Forgive

Last time, we briefly touched on the topic of forgiveness, and it sparked a huge response. The subject of forgiveness and resentment is too sensitive and relevant to ignore. In my practice, I frequently enco...

I Apologize

«We had a fight with my daughter and said many unpleasant things to each other. What should I do, and how can I restore our relationship? Should I apologize?»This text message was sent to me recently by a mo...

Why can’t i force myself to exercise?

I want to spend five minutes discussing something that’s already been talked about endlessly: why can’t I make myself go for a walk or do some exercises – let alone stick to a diet? We all know about motivati...