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Looking to daven with more kavannah and less blah? This simple technique can help.

If you’d like to get serious about improving your conversation with Hashem, check out Rabbi Shafier’s Tefillah Project. It’s a 5 hour investment of your time, divided into 10 actionable chunks. Stream or download for free here: https://theshmuz.com/series/the-tefilah-project/
 

I’d be the first to thank Hashem…if I had anything to thank Hashem for. Ever feel like that?  

Feel like you’re in a never ending cycle of trying to get your hands on bigger, brighter, better? Then it could be that the American Dream is ruining your life. If this video resonates with you, it’s time to make a change. 

Most middos are incredibly difficult to change. Aside from this one. This one is 100% doable. So why not try it out? 

Arrogance and lack of confidence both have root in the same issue- a damaged sense of self.

Listen now to safeguard your emotional health!

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How fragile is your ego?

Do you know someone who will never admit to being wrong? They will stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the facts and stick to their story as if their very lives depend on it. Unfortunately, this quirk is not just limited to hardened criminals and pathological narcissists. Within all of us is the overwhelming desire to protect our ego and soothe our sense of self.

It’s very unpleasant to admit you could be wrong. Unpleasant and humbling. Ultimately, your very purpose on this planet is to work on your middos and become the very best version of yourself. And that version includes being truthful. It includes courageously learning humility. And it includes developing the psychological fortitude to be ok with being wrong. Ready to face up to who you really are? Listen now.

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU.

OR YOUR SPOUSE.

OR THE MATCH BETWEEN YOU.

It’s _normal_ to feel frustrated with your spouse

It’s _normal_ to think your spouse doesn’t get you

It’s normal to wonder if you married the right one...

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One of the hardest parts of a nisayon is trying to wrap your head around the why. Here’s an insight from the Mesilas Yesharim that may help.
 

Hashem wants you to succeed this week. Read that again. Hashem wants YOU to succeed this week.