Can Kabbalah Be the Key to Transforming Your Life?

There comes a time in every spiritually curious person’s life when they stumble across the word Kabbalah. Maybe you’ve seen a celebrity sporting the signature red string bracelet, or you’ve overheard someone in a trendy LA café dropping it in conversation like it’s the latest manifestation hack of the season. But what is Kabbalah, really? And more importantly, can it actually help you live your best, most fulfilled life?

Jordan Younger, host of The Balanced Blonde, recently sat down with Kabbalah teacher and entrepreneur David Ghiyam to explore mysticism, spirituality, and the transformational power of this ancient wisdom. The episode might just make you reconsider everything you thought you knew about the universe.

If you’re ready to shift your reality, let’s dive in.

What Is Kabbalah, Anyway?

Kabbalah is an ancient spiritual tradition rooted in Jewish mysticism, but its wisdom extends far beyond religious boundaries. It’s often described as the “hidden” or “secret” teachings of the universe—think of it as a cosmic blueprint that explains why things happen the way they do. Kabbalists believe that everything in our lives is connected to energy, cause and effect, and the way we align ourselves with divine light.

David Ghiyam explains on The Balanced Blonde: “Kabbalah explains the construct of the soul and why everything is happening… When you are living your life emulating the qualities of the Creator, you create a vessel for miracles to come down.”

The origins of Kabbalah date back thousands of years, and it has influenced major world religions and spiritual paths. While it was once considered an esoteric practice reserved for select scholars, modern interpretations have made it more accessible, with teachers like Ghiyam spreading its principles worldwide.

Kabbalah’s Celebrity Moment

You might remember the early 2000s when Kabbalah had a serious pop culture moment. Madonna was its unofficial queen, frequently seen at the Kabbalah Centre in LA and even making mystical references in her music. Other A-listers like Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and even Paris Hilton followed suit, sparking a trend with Hollywood buzzing about the power of Kabbalistic wisdom.

While some dismissed it as a celebrity fad, Kabbalah’s principles—like personal transformation, energy alignment, and the law of cause and effect—remain timeless. Now, as people  collectively seek deeper spiritual meaning, we’re seeing a resurgence of interest in these ancient teachings.

What David Ghiyam Revealed on The Balanced Blonde

In the episode, Ghiyam and Younger dive into how Kabbalah explains the chaos in our world and personal lives. Ghiyam explains that we live in the “Age of Aquarius,” when hidden truths are revealed and old structures crumble.

“When a person does speak negatively, all of a sudden, maybe cold sores appear in their mouth instantaneously,” he says. “Cause and effect is speeding up. We are being forced to transform.”

Basically, we’re being called to level up—spiritually, emotionally, and energetically. And if we resist? Well, life will keep sending us signals (sometimes in the form of crises) until we do.

Another powerful takeaway from the episode was the idea that pain and hardships are actually cleansing forces. Ghiyam, who lost his home in the California fires, shared that rather than seeing it as devastation, he chose to view it as an energetic reset.

“What is it doing? It is cleansing something. It is actually cleansing negative thoughts, words, and actions,” he says. “Whatever you lost, ten times that wants to come in.”

5 Practical Ways to Live Like a Kabbalist

If you’re wondering how to take these big spiritual concepts and actually use them, Ghiyam offers some practical steps:

Shift Your Perspective on Pain

Instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” try asking, “What is this trying to teach me?” Pain, loss, and challenges are not punishments—they’re opportunities for transformation.

Watch Your Words

Ghiyam emphasizes that what we say carries immense energy. Negative speech (gossiping, complaining, self-doubt) creates more negativity, while words of kindness and gratitude raise our vibration.

Pause Before Reacting

Kabbalah teaches that the space between action and reaction is where our power lies. The next time you feel triggered, take a moment to pause. That brief moment can be the difference between repeating old patterns and stepping into a new, elevated version of yourself.

Embody Certainty

“Kabbalah explains that the creator is a force of certainty, trust, love, and compassion,” Ghiyam shares. If we want to attract miracles, we must embody those same qualities.

Surround Yourself With the Right Energy

Energy is contagious. The people you spend time with directly impact your reality. As Ghiyam notes, “If we are both blessed, then this partnership is meant to be.” If certain friendships or relationships feel like they bring more drama than joy, it might be time to reevaluate.

You Are More Powerful Than You Think

One of the most profound lessons from this episode was that we constantly shift between infinite parallel realities based on our choices. Every thought, word, and action shapes the world we experience.

“If you want miracles to occur, you have to become miraculous in your mind,” Ghiyam says.

So the next time you face a setback, instead of despair, try a Kabbalistic approach: Take a deep breath, acknowledge that this is happening for you, not to you, and know that something greater is unfolding.

Who knows? Maybe that’s the key to unlocking the next level of your life.