Beginning Within

If so much of Judaism is based around fulfilling the mitzvot, is G-d’s love for us performance based? What if we do not fulfill G-d’s expectations of us?

This week we continue exploring the idea of expectations in relationships. 

In this week’s podcast we examine the idea of expectation vs. agreement within the dynamics of a relationship.

Expectation denotes a position of power which ultimately leads to disappointment. Whereas, when an agreement is established, leveling the playing field, we make space for a healthier relationship.

A personal anecdote illustrating how we often get in the way of our own experience.

Removing our filters allows for a present and real conscious experience to living life meaningfully. 

It is tempting to settle for external freedom, changing our circumstances or the people around us. It won’t take long to realize that your new circumstances are another, perhaps improved, set of constrictions. When we learn to operate from our spirit, no matter the circumstances, we can always choose to bring our spirit into them. We define in place of being defined. We are liberated.

This talk was given as part of a larger program that you can watch here: http://beginningwithin.com/videos/fly-free/

We all create stories about ourselves. We do this to create safety from the many things that threaten us. These stories keep us small. Liberating ourselves from these stories and venturing out beyond them is truly liberating. In this week’s podcast, I discuss how I do this for myself and how I’ve helped others do the same.

Within our digital age, there is a lot of negativity being spread online ranging from strangers to loved ones. What is the best way to deal with hatred? Learn what hatred is, what it does and how to best combat it.

What is the Jewish perspective on heaven and afterlife? What is heaven and do we all go there? What is hell? Is G-d vengeful? Gaining a healthy perspective on these subjects improves the way we live our lives.

Watch the below video and listen to the below class for further elaboration.

Conversation in the Womb Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jweFfDG58RU

Class on the Afterlife: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beginningwithin/Journey_of_the_Soul_4.mp3.mp3