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- #86 - To Tell the TruthWere surrounded by falsehood. We dont believe our leaders, and we know that all the ads bombarding us are lies. Were so used to it, we accept as normal.
Tzaddikim dont do that. Lies are anathema to them. They live by their word.
Once upon a time, everyone lived that way. Truth and honor meant something, not just to tzaddikim, but to ordinary people.
This Shmuz shows how you, an ordinary person in a world full of lies, can rise above it all and live a life of truth.41 min - #62 - Plan Your Life / Live your PlanPlan your life; live your plan. Set goals for yourself; follow through with them.
It sounds like plain common sense, but somehow, most people dont bother. They get sidetracked by the rat race and the pursuit of pleasure. Winging their way through life, they never reach their full potential.
The trick to planning your life effectively is in when you plan it. First and foremost, you have to understand yourself.
The simple yet powerful teachings in this Shmuz contain everything you need to live the life of your dreams.47 min - #88 - Chanukah - The Effect of Outside InfluencesThe nisayon in the times of Chanukah was clear: fight for Torah or succumb to Greek culture. During the Spanish Expulsion, the nisayon was also clear: leave Spain as a Jew or convert and remain comfortable. What is the nisayon in our times? Our lives are no longer threatened. We enjoy tremendous wealth and freedom. What could be wrong?
Make no mistake. Modern-day culture is insidiously breaking down morality. Each of us must be on our guard.
If you ever wondered if there was a Divine purpose for Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Mick Jagger, then this Shmuz is for you. Beware of the crushing of a few idols.51 min - #77 - Man Based MoralityWhenever we follow our own desires, we mess up. Even when we act with the best of intentions, we mess up. High-minded ideologies have failed time and time again. History is chock-full of examples.
Theres a very good reason why man-based morality consistently fails. We humans are imperfect. We cant possibly see all the consequences to our actions.
This Shmuz reminds us of the one and only way to make sure that your good intentions bring good results: by sticking with the tried and true morality of Torah.49 min - #103 Torah Study - The Key To It All
Everyone wants to grow. There isn't a person alive who doesn't want to grow; in fact this drive to grow is natural to the human. The problem is that we often find ourselves stuck. Even if we fully understand the gravity of our actions, even if we truly understand who it is that we can become-- it is difficult to change.
Yet the Torah expects us to change, to grow, to become a better person. The question is how? How do I get the strength, the motivation, the push to actually move myself from where I am to where I would like to be? Chazal teach us that the key to personal growth is Torah study -- but not just Torah study, specifically, toiling in Torah. The process of learning Torah in depth, learning Torah with exertion, is the greatest firepower to empower a person to grow.
This is a very good Shmuz for reenergizing our personal Torah Study.58 min - #100 - Keeping The Dream AliveEveryone has dreams. It's a healthy part of human nature. Our dreams give meaning to our lives, motivate us to get out of bed in the morning, and keep us going day in and day out.
But there's a difference between dreaming of making mega-millions and dreaming of making a difference in the world. This Shmuz teaches us how to fine-tune our dreams so we can transform our lives from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary.43 min - #83 - The Moon Was Jealous, Understanding the Forces of NatureThe Midrash that tells us that the moon was jealous of the sun is much more than a mashal for kids. It contains deep and spiritual messages about how HASHEM runs the world, but it takes a mature mind to grasp them.
The world is far more complex than meets the eye. To really understand it, you need a spiritual microscope. This Shmuz, drawing on the teachings of the Rishonim as well as modern science, provides that spiritual microscope. The stories of your childhood wont seem so childish anymore.44 min - #72 - Respecting Others - The Students of Rebbe AkivaRespect is the basis of all good human relations, but do we really give others their due? We know that every human is a tzelem Elokim, but how often do we think about that when were talking to our friends? Do we even remember it with our spouses?
With stories of the gedolim, including some to make you laugh, this Shmuz shows how respect can work magic in your relationships.53 min - #75 - The Art of AppreciationWe live in times of unmatched wealth and comfort. People now live in more ease and luxury than at any other time in history. So why is there so much unhappiness? Why do the rich and famous seem to be the least happy of all?
The trouble is that we take all this good for granted. And worse, we forget that HASHEM granted it.
This Shmuz trains us in the fine art of appreciation. Just by thinking about any single benefit of this world, youll find plenty of reasons to be happy with life.49 min - #82 - Why Me? Understanding SufferingNobody gets through this life without some suffering. Some people suffer tragedies, others just stress and discomfort, but no matter the nature of the pain, it comes with a Divine purpose. Suffering, when viewed correctly, deepens you and makes you a better, more sensitive person.
Unfortunately, its possible to completely miss HASHEMs message. A person can suffer pain and not even grow from it. That is the worst kind of suffering - pain without meaning.
Its only natural to want to minimize pain, but since some is inevitable, the wise person prepares himself to face it. This Shmuz gives you the mindset you need to extract the Divine lessons in every type of suffering.38 min
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