Human beings have a transcendent soul. The Greek's believed that the soul/intellect was a 'child' of the human being. Learn the Torah view on this fascinating subject, from the great Rabbi Yehoshua of the Talmud. Tractate Bechoros 8a-b, relates the incredible story of Rabbi Yehoshua and the sages of Athens. 16th century Maharal of Prague gives us insight into the deeper meaning of this cryptic passage.

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King Solomon worries about his successor. Would he build on the foundation he'd inherited, or would he destroy it? The anxiety of the mega wealthy and mega successful: what will be with their life's work after they're gone? The lessons Solomon teaches go beyond the challenge of wealth. They teach all, the wealthy and the poor, how to live a focused and successful life. How to ensure that YOU are living YOUR own life.

Life is the greatest teacher. King Solomon, who lived life to the fullest, shows us how to live and how to learn. His encounter with Ashmedai, recorded in the Talmud (gittin 68a), is a fascinating lesson in the value of knowing your limits.

Why is there suffering in this world?! Solomon's answer: the Divine nature of creativity. We can either mirror the creative energy of our Source, or stubbornly crown our ego as king. The former path brings blessings to the world; the latter brings suffering.

A brief summary of this episode

Behind every physical phenomena is a deep spiritual reality. This is true about everything, and especially true of the human being. Discover the three levels of human soul: survival, motivation/movement, and the intellect.

True leadership is selfless. This can be observed in the divine attribute of kingship, and applied in our own lives, as we lead ourselves and others to greatness.