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What if the peace you want is closer than you think? We take a hard look at why anxiety spikes in a world of constant alerts and imagined disasters—and how trust in God can bring the mind back from the cliff’s edge. Along the way, we preview a can’t-miss conversation with Rabbi Chaim Hildeshaim, a seasoned guide who has walked thousands through spiritual struggle and everyday life.

Drawing on Rabbeinu Bachya’s Chovot HaLevavot, we explore how thousand-year-old wisdom lands with surprising force in 2025. The core idea is simple and radical: trust reframes both good times and bad. Instead of spinning out on “what ifs,” we practice returning to the present, acknowledging the gifts already in our hands, and believing that future outcomes are arranged for our good. That stance doesn’t cancel planning or responsibility; it drains the panic from them. We also press into a tough claim from Jewish mysticism: jealousy and anger function like idol worship because they quietly say, “A different god would have done better.” Seen through that lens, contentment becomes an act of loyalty—and freedom.

This is a practical, compassionate take on faith and mental health. You’ll hear language for naming anxiety’s fiction, steps to build a daily gratitude practice, and a candid critique of cultural incentives that keep us grasping for more. We aim to help you enjoy the life you’ve built—relationships, work, health—without the constant hum of dread about losing it. And tomorrow, we go deeper with Rabbi Hildeshaim to bring lived stories and grounded counsel to these ideas.

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