Why is it so hard to change—even when we want to grow?

In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack a powerful class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on comfort zones, growth, and the invisible force that keeps us stuck: inertia.

We explore why comfort feels nurturing yet quietly blocks transformation, why willpower alone rarely leads to lasting change, and how the human soul is wired not just for survival—but for transcendence. Drawing on vivid metaphors, Torah wisdom, and deeply relatable examples, this conversation reframes discomfort as an act of love toward ourselves and others.

This episode isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about awakening the deeper, restless part of you that didn’t come into this world to stay comfortable—but to live meaningfully.

👉 Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_Q4l61nmc

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