The Shmuz

If you’d like to solve 80% of your philosophical problems, the solution is simple: stop playing G-d. 

Bitachon isn’t learnt from a book. Sure, you can learn the concepts, the theory. But genuine bitachon? That comes from real life. Think your bitachon leaves a lot to be desired? Listen to this.
 

'Rabbi, are you seriously telling me that the entire universe was created just for a bunch of two legged-creatures?!”

Listen to Rabbi Shafier’s amazing response- especially if you’re in need of a hashkafic deprogramming.

Have an incredible Shabbos!
 

Parenting is hard. How can you get your kid to listen? 

Our ego, left unchecked, will run rampant with delusions of grandeur. It’s so soothing to genuinely believe that I am better than others, I am successful, important, incredibly talented and more than that- the way I am now will last forever. In this candid shiur, Rabbi Shafier picks apart the anatomy of arrogance, showing us where our thinking becomes illogical and driven by our need to feel good about ourselves. Does that mean we should negate our abilities and squash our victories? Absolutely not. But as Torah Jews striving to live an authentic life, we have a responsibility to get real about ourselves and start acknowledging that our talents are gifts from Hashem, given to us to fulfill our role in this world. 

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/
 

Listen to this if you’re dating: How many shadchanim should I call?

For practical, helpful advice on the dating process download Rabbi Shafier’s Dating Seminar here: https://theshmuz.com/dating-seminar-part-1/
 

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

Have a wonderful Shabbos
 

In the second session of Becoming a Whole Person, Rabbi Shafier deconstructs the middah of arrogance and shows you how to break this distasteful middah once and for all. Listen now to discover:

 why some character traits are so difficult to break

 what drives you, deep deep down

 what you need to do to live a happy and fulfilled life.

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 clip resonates with you, it’s time to make a change.