The Shmuz

Give Elsie the cow a field and some grass, and she’s happy. Completely content. But Man doesn’t work that way. No matter what a man has, he is always aspiring for more- looking for a better deal, a bigger house, a more fulfilling career. It seems that man is never satisfied. In this shiur, Rabbi Shafier discusses why it is that Hashem made us crave more, and how we can use this desire to achieve real fulfilment. 

I recently discovered an incredible chiddush in the Pele Yoetz.

It’s to do with the soul of man.

High-falootin’ concepts not for you? Keep reading. It’s totally relatable.

The Pele Yoetz tells us that there are ‘seasons’ to the soul. Meaning, there are times when it’s just easier to feel happiness…or to experience genuine yiras shomayim…or even feel an overwhelming, deep love for Hashem.

And this is not just for tzadikim. You don’t need to be on some incredible madreiga to tap into this force. So how do we do it? How can a regular Jew experience an awe-inspiring, life changing Rosh Hashanah?

Listen to this electrifying Shmuz to find out.
 

Ever felt like you wanted to:

Make more time for important relationships

Get healthy

Do real teshuvah…

And then, three months later:

Whaddaya know, date night got pushed off...again

The treadmill became a coat stand

Um kavannah is still a major challenge??

And you wonder, ‘what on earth happened to my resolve? My commitment? My burning desire to change? Is there any hope for me and my ruchnius?’

In this transformative Shmuz, join Rabbi Shafier as he shows you how to convert your dreams into definable goals. You see, motivation isn’t enough. For eternity, it’s what we do with it that counts.
 

We’ve become numb to the abundance that surrounds us-and even though we live better than Kings, we’re still unhappy. This shiur will teach you how to really enjoy our modern day luxuries, feel truly rich and lead a life of joy. 

The shame and blame game is not the voice of the yetzer tov. Listen to this compelling Shmuz and learn how to move forward constructively, even if you think you're unforgivable.

Now that Elul’s here, there’s no more excuses. You need to get real with yourself about who you are- a powerhouse of unlimited potential and strength, capable of achieving genuine greatness in this world and the next. Too harsh? Sounds like the other guy? You’re wrong. Watch this Shmuz and be convinced that you really are awesome. 

If you think that the path to spirituality is upon a mountain top subsisting on only bread and water, you’d be wrong. Hashem has filled this world with enjoyment-He wants you to find satisfaction in His creation. In this shiur, Rabbi Shafier makes the case for experiencing the joys of this world, and shows you how to use those pleasures to become closer to Hashem.
 

You want to be confident...but not arrogant. You want to work on your personal development, but cheshbon hanefesh is demoralizing. You know Hashem gave you talents and abilities- but are you ‘allowed’ to feel proud of your achievements?
There are many contradictions when it comes to working on yourself, your middos and your self esteem. This Shmuz will help you discover the golden middle way within yourself: 

In this unnerving Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier gives you a much needed pep-talk prior to the Yomim Noraim. Lacking motivation? Here’s your chance to get in a better place before Yom Kippur. Your battles are your jewels for all eternity, let’s use the month of Elul to face them head on.