The Rise of the Misfit

The Rise of the Misfit

I have a question for you, and I want you to really sit with it for a moment.   Did you ever feel like you didn’t quite fit in?   One of my favorite Christmas shows growing up was Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Not because of Rudolf, although I loved...
A Blind Eye

A Blind Eye

I’ve been thinking a lot about my “Why” I talked about in my last email (you can read it here: https://www.laurirubinstein.com/2026/04/the-childrens-fire/) and what, really, the commitment to this “Why” is.  When you are being called forward...
I mistook her love for weakness

The Children’s Fire

I am currently sitting on our boat in Monterey, CA. I have been doing a lot of processing and realized I needed some ocean energy. Powerful creative energy for me to do the work that is coming in for me and calling me forward. Lots of opportunities are coming up for...
Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse

How are you doing now that we have been in the New Chinese Year of the Fire Horse? This energy can feel like a lot. The Year of the Horse represents a fast-paced, dynamic period focused on independence, forward momentum, and significant change. Associated with the...
The Problem with Acquiescing

The Problem with Acquiescing

I remember the first time I heard the word acquiescing.  I mean, I really heard the word.  It felt like I got punched in the solar plexus.  The realization that I had been acquiescing most of my life seemed absolutely wrong. I’m independent, hate being told what to...