In this podcast, I'll offer you a few thought experiments to make you think a bit more of your everyday experiences a little differently. Our imaginations can take us to far away places. 

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We live in a comparative culture, which tends to breed envy. 

We all feel it at times, sometimes by just a tinge of a feeling of want, of envy. This meditation will delve into Mussar, an ancient Jewish spiritual practice, by exploring the character trait of Envy ---in Hebrew, Kin'ah.

This meditation will offer you a visualization of an encounter and a different way to respond to envy. 

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Why is gratitude considered a foundational spiritual practice? 

How does understanding the Hebrew meaning of the word explain this? 

Listen to the podcast to learn more about the real Hebrew meaning of gratitude. 

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What does Judaism have to say about speech? 

A lot it turns out. In this episode we'll focus on just one idea, from thousands of years ago....and along the way, you'll learn more about yourself. 

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How can we begin to understand what it means to Trust in God? To trust in the One of All Being? 

We can begin by recognizing the trait of trust that we already experience...every single day. We can cultivate our 'mental muscle' to help us gain an ability to have Trust. 

With this podcast, you will have the ability to experience the character trait of Trust, of Bitachon (Hebrew).

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Take a few minutes to appreciate that your very life---your breath---is a gift! 

How do we bring a sacred quality into our day-to-day interactions? It's not as complicated as you might think. Listen to find out.  

How tolerant are we of our own mistakes? 

Can we forgive ourselves when we inevitably screw up? 

What does Jewish tradition say about making mistakes? 

Listen to this podcast from Inner Judaism to learn more. 

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This Inner Judaism podcast discusses the big question of life: Why are you here? What does the Zohar, mystical Jewish writings, say about the purpose of creation? Join me to think about what all this means for you. 

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The month of Elul, before Rosh Hashanah, is a time for introspection. It's a time that our tradition tells us God is close to us. What does that mean and how might we respond?