Today’s Daf Yomi page, Chagigah 20, kicks things off with a cautionary tale of just how important it is to stay focused and mindful. But isn't such a level of intentionality, like, really hard? And isn't it reserved only for the few and the saintly? A beloved hassidic tale helps us clear things up. How can each and every one of us achieve the highest level of spiritual focus without trying too hard? Listen and find out.

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