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#196 Think positive? Even now?? - The spiritual discipline of honest positive thinking
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In this episode Menachem explores a nuance in the narrative of the spiritual feedback Moshe gives the Jewish people in Parshas Devarim specifically about the jewish peoples reaction to the false report of the spies as they prepare to enter the land of Israel and how this reinforces for us further the path of an honest and mature approach to positiv…
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#195 A Chosid - Transforming into something entirely new
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In this episode Menachem explores the narrative of the personal transformations of Pinchas the grandson of Ahron Hakohen who ultimately becomes Eliyahu Hanavi and Yehoshua Ben Nun who emerges as the leader of the Jewish People after the passing of Moshe and who is revealed as a true reflection of his master and how they exemplify what it means to b…
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#194 The knowing you dont Know - A destination beyond our widlest dreams
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In this episode Menachem explores a how we can better embrace both the Journey and destination of our spiritual path based on a teaching of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, illuminating an aspect of the Narrative to the passing of Ahron Hakohen in Parshas Chukas and in light of the teaching of Rav Yussie Zakutinsky, Shlita this week about how we can bring…
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#193 Abundence and Scarcity - The two faces of life
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In this episode Menachem explores the narrative off the past few weeks portion related to the episodes that occurred to the jewish people on their first attempt to enter the promised land culminating in the Rebellion of Korach. This weeks discussion focuses on our attitude and perspective on life and how that changes and shifts our actual reality. …
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#192 Spirituality: When whats most dark reveals whats most light
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In this episode Menachem explores the narrative behind the Spies of Israel in the Dessert and how that story of failure illuminates whats most precious about the Jewish People and how that reflects the way in which facing our greatest liabilities sometimes is simply a path to reveal our greatest strengths... and how that is the path to the promised…
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#191 Now what...? Facing the day after: The why of the why of existence
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In this episode Menachem explores the value of right action and charity (Tzedaka) and how it can carry us through the challenging days that follow an intense process of inner work, and how we can manifest our strength into actualized reality brining to fruition the why of existence... even the why of the why of existence Todays episode is sponsored…
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#190 Not the baker, a vital ingredient - Facing what comes and growing into a full person
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In this episode Menachem explores a frame for unpacking and the nature of what it means to be a full person, to develop emotional wellness, embrace free will and welcome the great determiner into their lives. Sign Up for our Newsletter!! Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or check us out on social …
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#189 Combating Apathy - Human is just where we live…
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In this episode Menachem discusses the apathy that at times comes up on the spiritual journey of life, specifically in light of all thats going on in the world and the continuing situation in Israel as an outgrowth of our emotional stamina for so much conflict... what are we to do... what solutions do we find in the ancient wisdom of Torah Sign Up …
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In this episode Menachem seeks to provide some perspective about the antisemitism we see all mourned us and some context for how we can face it in the our own inner work. Sign Up for our Newsletter!! Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or check us out on social media and reach out by email! If you w…
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#187 A true servant - Actualizing Perfect Principles: Redemption III
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In this episode we conclude our series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this third episode Menachem explores the aspec…
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#186 From Slavery to Practicing Spiritual Principles - The Journey of Sefiras HaOmer: Redemption II
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In this episode we continue our series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this second episode Menachem explores the them…
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#185 From a slave to Distortion to a Servant of Gd: Redemption I
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In this episode we start a new series exploring themes and lessens that can be drawn from the Narrative of Yetzias Mitzrayim - The Exodus from Egypt that teach and reveal the path of recovery from a hopeless state of mind and body; addiction, dependency, unwanted habit and unwanted coping patterns. In this first episode Menachem explores how the st…
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#184 Let Go and Let Gd... means faith and trust - Rule 62 Part III
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In this episode continues our short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explores the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part III how the journey of Rule #62 is essentially a journey of faith and trust which becomes possible when we access the spiritual awakening of our higher power deep down within as expressed through the sacred du…
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#183 Let Go and Let the Experience Happen... Rule 62 Part II
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In this episode continues our short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explores the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part II we explore how not taking ourselves and our agenda too seriously opens the door to a life of curiosity and imagination about what might be. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path t…
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#182 Let go and let laughter… Rule 62 Part I
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In this episode Menachem begins a new short series that relates to the themes of purim but mainly explore the recovery principle Rule # 62. In Part I we explore why its Rule #62 and not just Rule #1 and how that teaches us to drop our cynicism and laugh at life and ourselves. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner…
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#181 Moving in the same direction: The Journey of Trauma in the eyes of Pnimius Hatorah Part II
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In this episode Menachem returns to the topic Trauma seeking to round out the discussion by exploring how the way in which Pnimius Hatorah and Chassidus views the different parts that make up our "selves" informs what a journey of healing and self actualization looks like. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner He…
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#180 Into the belly of the beast: holding two worlds at the same time - My recent visit to Israel in the shadow of Oct. 7th, 2023...
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In this episode Menachem shares some perspective on his recent trip to Israel with a group of staff members and volunteers of TLR. Mainly the way in which the trip illuminated the nature of the dialectic reality of our existence and how that informs the way in which we face trauma, difficult diagnosis and deep tragedies. To donate to the beautiful …
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#179 Uncovering the Divine in The Darkness - The Journey of Trauma in the eyes of Pnimius Hatorah Part I
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In this episode Menachem returns to the same topic as last time; Trauma. However this time focuses less on what shouldn't be, and instead explores a potential framework for how we can begin to approach the Journey of Facing and Transforming our Trauma within the context of healing and personal growth, through the lens of Pnimius HaTorah. If you wou…
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#178 True healing is about being more yourself not less...
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In this episode Menachem shares some perspective on the downside of fixating too much on Trauma within the context of healing and personal growth. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or check us out on socia…
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#177 Ekyeh Asher Ekyeh: We are the perfect imperfection Gd always dreamed of
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In this episode Menachem explores the practical messages behind the narrative of Moshe encountering Gd at the Burning Bush and what that teaches us about the spiritual journey. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reac…
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#176 Anochi: The journey into darkness to reveal the greatest light
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In this episode Menachem explores the practical messaging behind the narrative of our forefather Yaakov descending to Egypt and how it reflects how we face challenges ourselves. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to rea…
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#175 Revealing the light in the seasons of your journey
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In this episode Menachem explores how the Jewish calendar reflects powerful messages for life in particular a guide to revealing Gds presence in every moment of your life whether you are busy with spiritual activity or mundane activity - and how those are the same thing. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Heal…
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#174 Light found in the darkness… Grateful and Recovered…
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In this episode Menachem explores themes of Chanukah and how they relate and reveal the inherit light that is left waning for us in some of the darkest spaces within. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Thelightrevealed.org for more great content and to reach out or ch…
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#173 Overcoming hopelessness is only possible when we accept that The Zionists Won... So now what?
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In this episode Menachem discusses a perspective on the current idealogical circumstances that surround us and how those relate to our lives on a lived level, and perhaps another step we can take to help defeat the side of darkness. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website …
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#172 Recovering our Intention: Thank You Hashem for Abraham Lincoln
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In this episode Menachem takes another look at gratitude specifically the manner in which gratitude as a spiritual tool can bring us back to our center specifically when we are most surrounded by confusion and despair If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Thelightreveale…
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In this episode Menachem shares some perspective and thoughts on what is driving those who who become lost in the distortion of supporting Hamas against Israel and specifically falling into antisemitism in the name of love, and calling for genocide in the name of fighting genocide. Most specifically how this relates to us and our own personal spiri…
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#170 Whatever is good for your soul... Hinayni!!!! (PartIII)
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In this episode Menachem shares an idea that personally transformed his life based on the episode and description of Akeidat Yitzchak, the story of Avraham our forefather bringing his son Yitzchak up as a sacrifice. How it's all a lesson of how a parent shows up in tough times and how we show up for our inner child when things seem most out of whac…
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#169 Enough with the apologies for being... What's good for you soul Part II
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In this episode Menachem rifs a little more with his thoughts on the current state of affairs and what we are called to at those moments when we have to find a way to respond to the voices of unreasonable insanity and emotional violence being directed at us rooted in the teachings of chassis and the idea that living a jewish life is really living t…
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#168 When there is nothing left to do, do what's good for your soul... maybe
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In this episode Menachem rifs a little on his thoughts on the current state of affairs and what we are called to at those moments when there is nothing really to do. Specifically reflecting on the the possibility of a Holy Denial. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healingclick HERE Please visit our website Th…
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#167 Intentionally Attentive: When nothing will ever be the same... Crossover episode with Unconciously
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In this episode Menachem teams up with the team from Unconsciously, Shmaya and Mordy to explore thoughts feelings and perspectives related to their reactions to the recent tragic events in Israel but also facing tragic or challenging circumstances in general. Shana Tova U'Metukah from Team Light Revealed If you would like to order Menachems new boo…
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#166 Elul '83 (4) When? Now!- Rosh Hashana a step toward your truest self
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In this episode Menachem presents part 4 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part IV we explore the final question of Hillel, "If not now when" and Menachem shared a persona…
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In this episode Menachem presents part 3 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part III we explore the second question of Hillel, "What am I" an invitation to unpack and explo…
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In this episode Menachem presents part 2 of this series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. In Part II we explore dialectics and the role of "parts work" within the context of spiritual devel…
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#163 Elul '83 (1) Inviting Gd into Hell and Heaven
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In this episode Menachem begins a new series exploring a lens through which to see the work of the month of Elul, in light of Torah Vav in Likutie MoHaran and the teaching of Hillel; "If I am not for myself, who is?, and if am for myself what am I?, and if not now, when?. This is Part 1 of the series. If you would like to order Menachems new book A…
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In this episode Menachem explores another application of the spiritual practice and state of acceptance, specifically facing our challenges, difficulties and tragedies with Grace and in a manner that brings meaning and purpose. That's right, big shocker, Tanya, Rebbe Nachman and Viktor Frankl meet yet again. This time in honor and preparation for t…
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#161 Being a Spiritual Human Doing - Unpacking Recovery from Unwanted Habits
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In this episode Menachem shares a talk he gave on The Light Revealed about a framework for understanding the spiritual significance and value of working on our habits, why they happen in the first place and how we can continue to recover and be our best version of us one day at a time. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Pat…
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In this episode Menachem explores four different ideas and concepts, 2 which emerge from the story of the Meraglim/Spies in Parshas Shlach and two others that come from Chassidus (one from Rebbe Nachman and one from The Bal HaTanya), looking at how they inform and validate the nature in which a spiritual perspective, attitude and lens for our lives…
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#159 Believing in your "kids" for free and for fun
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In this episode Menachem reflects on a small part of a story of The Rebbe Rayatz of Chabad, something he said in passing about his soon to be son-in-law The Rebbe, and how that informs our journey toward a "for fun and for free" relationship with Gd... based on a teaching of Rebbe Nachman... :) If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptan…
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#158 When we just can't wait... תיקף ומיד: Learning about spirituality from addiction and the body
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In this episode Menachem explores a term used in Chassidus related to how we are meant to anticipate redemption; תיקף ומיד (suddenly and right away) and how that relates to anticipating our own personal recovery from whatever we are currently grappling with. All of this to be learned from the body and the nature of addiction. Note: There was a soun…
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In this episode Menachem shares a reflection from his recent trip to Israel, which blends ideas from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and the Chinuch Katan of the Bal Hatanya to help inform on facing moments with a hidden illumination with a spiritual slant. If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Consci…
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In this episode Menachem explores the spiritual practice of focusing our intention on the effort instead of the outcome without the losing the edge of a winning perspective If you would like to order Menachems new book Acceptance: A Path to Inner Healing click HERE Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is an…
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#155 WDTM Sfiras Haomer - A call to reflection
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In this episode Menachem explores some frames for processing and trying to internalize the messages of the facets of our personality that are illuminated through the Mitzvah of Sfiras HaOmer. Get ready though the episode is more of a call to action for the audience to figure out what these mean to you at this moment in your spiritual journey. Consc…
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#154 Pesach: The Path to Inner Freedom ft. Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum
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In episode #154 Menachem is joined by Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum, author and educator to explore the ancient path toward inner freedom that is reflected and revealed through the story of Pesach and the Exodus. Touching on themes related to the kinds of servitude that develop in our lives and what a path inner freedom toward Inner freedom looks like. Rabb…
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In episode #153 Menachem discusses another facet of Jewish Spirituality and the inner world of Torah and their correlation to themes in 12 Step Recovery. This time Menachem discusses Shame and its potential role in helping us to develop feelings of positive personal regard instead of something we have to run from or let others use to abuse us. Cons…
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In episode #152 Menachem discusses another facet of Jewish Spirituality and the inner world of Torah and their correlation to themes in 12 Step Recovery. This time Menachem discusses The Truth and how we can unpack how truth can be both objective and subjective at the same time. Consciously is a project of The Light Revealed an organization and med…
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What does Sober Purim even look like! Menachem takes some time to reflect on what Sober means in relationship to our emotions and how that correlates to the Ad DeLo Yada of Purim Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is an organization and media publishing platform which focuses on building community for Jew…
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#150 Spiritual and Moral Clarity is the key
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Celebrating our 150th Episode Menachem takes an opportunity to reflect on one of the most important spiritual truths that emerge from the 12 Steps particularly in light of the spiritual journey of the Jewish year which begins in Elul and jumps into full swing after Chanukah and Asarah B'Teivos As mentioned in the episode more perspective of this po…
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#149 WDTM (37) Gratitude III: It's an abundance thing and an America thing
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Menachem reflects on the concept of gratitude in connection to the American holiday of Thanksgiving and how such a holiday (and broad non-religion reliant spirituality like in the 12 steps, could only occur in the U.S. and what that means for us as Jews living in this remarkable stop in our exile and in our awaiting redemption Consciously The Podca…
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In this series Menachem explores the practical advice inherent in the frames and suggestions in the holy books of ancient Jewish wisdom - Pnimius HaTorah. In this episode Menachem explores a frame for exploring the way in which life itself in all its layers is an essential expression of Gd's life in the deepest way because life itself represents al…
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#147 WDTM (36) The Story of Life is a Journey, Not a Destination
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Menachem reflects on the idea of stories and viewing life as a journey in context of Rebbe Nachmans practice of telling stories, a lens of The Bal Shem Tov for seeing life and some practical advice for getting going after the break of the chaggim - or any such break. Consciously The Podcast is a project of The Light Revealed. The Light Revealed is …
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