POINTS TO PONDER What does it mean to be a "big picture" thinker according to Chassidus? Is there a downside in unadulterated idealism? POINTS TO PONDER Some times the biggest interpersonal issues are with those closest to us. How do we like the people we love? What does chassidus say about projecting my own issues onto others? POINTS TO PONDER What role do friends play in our lives and how open should we be with each other? Does Chassidus approve of venting sessions? POINTS TO PONDER Why do so many find the need to focus on the faults of the other? Is there a healthy way to offer critique? POINTS TO PONDER What does meditating look like through the eyes of Chassidus? How can thinking about Hashem's awesomeness lead to true joy? POINTS TO PONDER I am completely dedicated to Hashem and to Yiddishkeit. Can my Avodah be considered "sinful"? "Truth" seems to be the one absolute out there. Or is it? Are there multiple truths? POINTS TO PONDER I always thought humility is the exact opposite of ego; so how is it that I feel proud of being humble? While hate can be irrational, envy seems to be sourced in legitimate feelings of inadequacy. Or is it? POINTS TO PONDER Is there room for any jealousy in Avodas Hashem, and if yes, then how do I know which one I have? Could there be an ulterior motive for hanging around simple people?Lessons In Mammarim - Heichaltzu 5659
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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POINTS TO PONDER Is there room for individuality while swimming under water? What are the four stages in transmission of information from teacher to student? POINTS TO PONDER "From many, One!" How can 2+2=1? Is G‑d all encompassing, which implies that all of reality is included within Himself; or is he above and beyond any form of existence? Or can it be both? POINTS TO PONDER Teaching requires communication and the sharing of ideas. But what role does silence play in the classroom? A bit of light dispels much darkness. But does darkness always need vanquishing? POINTS TO PONDER At my morning cup of coffee I come up with wonderful innovations to perfect my business, but when I try sharing them, I find myself at a loss of words. Is this indicative that all my ideas are just hot air? My chavrusa is the ultimate linear thinker. His thought process is methodical, step by step and always comes to developed logical conclusions. I just don't relate to it and feel that's it's too constructing. Am I just being lazy? POINTS TO PONDER I abhor the process but love the energy of new projects. How do I learn the art of detail oriented implementation? Men are obsessed with creation and innovation, and women are all about the specifics and the steps. Are marriages destined to perpetual conflict and misunderstanding? POINTS TO PONDER The Amora Rav was once stumped with a challenge on his Halachic ruling, and despite his silence, the Halacha still follows his view. Is silence always admission? Everytime I was there, my knees would shudder and I couldn't get a word in. But somehow the fear I knew I would feel, was never enough to stop me from making trouble till I was back again. Why the disconnect? POINTS TO PONDER My speeches are always dramatic with deeply relevant messages for my audience. But I always get stuck in the closing remarks and I can never drive the point home. How can I recapture the vision with a poignant takeaway message? The letter _Yud_ depicts the seminal point of discovery and creativity. But it's artistic shape is a lot more nuanced and dynamic than a point or dot. What is the full story of the _Yud_? POINTS TO PONDER My husband and I finally agreed to speak to a third party about our disagreements. What characteristic is a must-have when it comes to a mediator, or go-between? We all crave safe spaces; where strife and conflict are absent, and in addition to tolerance there is a cohesive union of people with diverse backgrounds and mindsets. Is this just a utopian dream, or is there a critical ingredient that can make it happen? POINTS TO PONDER I struggle with communication. I naturally dominate conversations and feel the urge to have my voice heard. When I try to give others a chance to speak, my thoughts easily drift. How do I share my convictions with my partner without taking over the show? Life consists of highs and lows. When we are in the dark, we cannot fathom that bright moments exist, and when we're doing fine, we find it hard to relate to suffering. How do we calibrate our experiences? POINTS TO PONDER POINTS TO PONDER Taking on new positions and advancing in my career and family life has always presented me with the same struggle. Exposure. Something about taking center stage has always prevented me from moving forward. How do I overcome the fear of getting hurt? Chassidus teaches that G‑d isn't defined by rules of logic, and typically opposing forces can blend together seamlessly. But lately I discovered that at the core of it all black and white are really the same color. How can we make sense of that? POINTS TO PONDER My every waking moment is an identity crisis. I feel constantly being pulled in opposite directions. Where can I find an anchor to center me, and what possible ingredients can that anchor hold that can satiate and calm a multidimensional person? People that are *too* honest have trouble making friends. Is sincerity always associated with extremes and polarized viewpoints, or is there a level of “real” that transcends taking “sides”? POINTS TO PONDER POINTS TO PONDER Lessons In Mammarim - Heichaltzu 5659
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32