Practical Spiritual Tidbits
di Michael Macks
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Ep. 102- Intimacy: Why do anything if G-d is orchestrating the world?
Ep. 102- Intimacy: Why do anything if G-d is orchestrating the world?
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A deeper exploration of the spiritual nature of the universe, based on Torah sources
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- Ep. 102- Intimacy: Why do anything if G-d is orchestrating the world? · 12 minIn this episode we share a perspective on the age old question of: If God runs the world, why is it necessary to do anything? We get into the dynamics of masculine and feminine…
- Ep. 101- Relationship Dynamics (Part 1) · 23 minThis episode is about the subtle dynamics present in relationships. 3 teachings from Kabbalah about the spiritual/energetic dynamics of our relationship with G-d, and how each of…
- Ep. 100- Why is kindness valuable? · 12 minIn this episode we discuss 3 reasons why it's valuable to be kind to others, based on Biblical verses and Kabbalah.
- Ep. 99- Everything in the Universe is words · 16 minIn this episode, we discuss the Kabbalistic concept that everything in the universe is built out of words. We explore how this applies to a person's name.
- Ep. 98- Conversation with Rachel Chaya · 1 h 19 minIn this episode I sit down with Rachel Chaya, who is a soon to be published author. We discuss spiritual journeying, free choice, whether coincidences are possible, conversion…
- Ep. 97- The Seven Noahide Laws · 28 minIn this episode we explore the concept of the "Seven Noahide Laws," their deeper meanings, and the consciousness/ awareness they seem to be designed to help achieve.
- Ep. 96- The Energy of Colors · 22 minIn this episode we explore the spiritual roots of various different colors, based on "Gate 10" from the book Pardes Rimonim by the Kabbalist Rav Moshe Cordevero (1522-1570). As…
- Ep. 95- Spirituality of Children · 17 minThis episode is about the unique spiritual qualities of children, including 7 different concepts and sources.
- Ep. 94- How to forgive (5 perspectives) · 25 minIn this episode, we share 5 perspectives, based on spiritual ideas, that may help a person to forgive someone who has wronged.
- Ep. 93- 5 levels of consciousness · 22 minIn this episode we discuss the idea that the human soul is made of 5 levels. This also corresponds to 5 levels the human body itself, the 5 universes, and the 5 levels of depth…
- Ep. 92- A deeper look at Divine Judgement (Rosh Hashana) · 34 minIn this episode we explore the concept of Divine judgement. What does this have to do with the new year (Rosh Hashana)? We share 2 approaches for where to place the concept of…
- Ep. 91- Connection between 'Belief in G-d' and 'Belief in Self' · 7 minIn this episode we quote 2 sources-- Rashi (1040-1105) and Rav Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin (1823-1900)-- who shed light on the relationship between belief in a higher power and…
- Ep. 90- The power of beliefs · 22 minIn this episode we talk about the power of our beliefs. Do we fear something because it has the power to harm, or does it only have the power to harm because we fear it? We…
- Ep. 89- "Fear of God" deeper meaning · 25 minCould it really be that our Divine Source wants us to feel afraid of 'Him'? Is that really what the concept of "fear of God" means? In this episode we explore the true, deeper…
- Ep. 88- Feeling Feelings · 14 minIn this episode, we give a Kabbalistic explanation of the benefit of feeling one's feelings, i.e. developing a positive relationship with one's emotions.
- Ep. 87- The 12 Tribes · 1 h 5 minThe Zohar teaches that the 12 Tribes, all together, form the completion of the Divine Presence. In this episode, we explore the unique energy of each of the 12 Tribes, as seen in…
- Ep. 86- Knowing what you want · 18 minIn this episode we discuss wants/desires. Why is it valuable to know what you want? We discuss 2 approaches on how to clarify one's desires, based on Kabbalistic and…
- Ep. 85- Seeing with depth · 29 minIn this episode we discuss the idea of seeing the soul of things; with more depth. The ability to see through this lens was described by the Kabbalists as the ability to see…
- Ep. 84- "Soulmate Day" (The 15th of Av) · 25 minIn this episode, we share 4 insights about the holiday of Tu B'Av (the 15th of Av), which is known as an opportune time to find one's soulmate. Why is specifically this day…
- Ep. 83- What is the "Shechinah"? · 22 minIn this episode we discuss the concept of the "Shechinah," often translated as "Divine Feminine." What actually is it? What do the Sages teach about it? What philosophical…
