How does God expect us to deal with people who get on our nerves? And what does the Torah instruct with all the annoying, upsetting, and anger-provoking situations that usually end up ruining your day? Explore the causes of frustration and safe ways to 'let off steam' without causing yourself or others any harm.
Many think that imagination is relegated to fairy tales and late-night musings. Does this faculty also have a spiritual application in the human psyche? Rabbi Carmell explains how pivotal this tool is for seeing the needs and feelings of others - and how that perception can even become real enough to change the way we relate to them.
Many think that imagination is relegated to fairy tales and late-night musings. Does this faculty also have a spiritual application in the human psyche? Rabbi Carmell explains how pivotal this tool is for seeing the needs and feelings of others - and how that perception can even become real enough to change the way we relate to them.
Using our mouths properly sounds like a funny thing to focus on, but in the realm of tefillah this is a huge secret. Hear what's revealed in this great sequel on empowering your teffillos. Rabbi Milstein also talks about breaking old habits in davening, learning to pray for something before you really need it, and having compassion for others you're davening for. If you liked the first one, you're sure to gain a lot from this engaging talk!
It's not easy to care about others without a secure grip on your identity. Rebbetzin Neustadt offers a bite size exercise for deepening your self worth. By appreciating, and responding to the good Hashem gives you, you will sense the warmth from those who feel your growing ability to care.
Words reflect a person's world view. How you express what you see and believe comes out in the speech you use. Mrs. Neustadt, in discussing the reasons for the Churban Bayit Sheni shows how this stemmed from one root cause - the insidious urge to speak negatively on another. If you are interested in living with a more benign and loving feeling towards others, this speaker is the way to go.
Using the Cohen Gadol as a model to show how a simple person can influence an entire nation, this shiur develops how to view your own potential to influence others and how to guide a message to its mark.
To become a more effective teacher, having anavah (humility) is a prerequisite. It was only because Yehoshua was so humble that enabled him to transmit the mesorah he received from Moshe Rabbeinu flawlessly. What is it about anavah that allows for letter-perfect recall?
An important step in passing a test is knowing the type of test it is. Often, we draw a blank or feel confused in figuring out what is expected from the challenges and uncertainties in our life. Rabbi Orlowek delineates the four different kinds of tests we face and the potential results we can expect from each.
To share your appreciation of Judaism's beauty with others, first learn to speak one of the three “languages” other people resonate with - be it visual, auditory, or emotional. Hear how to motivate others to pause and consider each of your points from their own perspective. A useful talk for improving communication skills and those involved in outreach.