True greatness isn't becoming something, it's becoming nothing. Becoming nothing is truly something! Listen to this podcast to understand the deep association between great and small, and something and nothing. Then you'll understand why nothing is the new something.
You were created by design. You were created on purpose for a purpose. You have a destiny calling upon you. We all count on you to play your part in our collective destiny. Are you heeding the call of your destiny?
Reigning ourselves in is one of the great secrets to healthy living. We all desire to think, say, and do things which don't serve our overall purpose. Developing our muscle of self-discipline is vital if we want to be high functioning and productive in life. If you care about yourself, don't do whatever you want.
Our job is in the effort department, not the results department. Remember, you are not the genius, you were endowed with a genius. Your job is to put that genius to work. What your genius will do with your efforts is not your department, That's where G-d steps in.
Are you a moral force for those around you? Do your friends know you won't support any unethical behavior? Are you raising children with the clarity that we must be dedicated to our values over ourselves?
When we experience a crack in our armor, a failure or a weakness, we must run. We must run toward it, not away from it. All accomplishments are achieved through imperfection, failure, and mistakes. If we run away, we will never reach accomplishment.
Light shines through transparent objects. When we are transparent, the light of G-d and the light of others can shine through us. When we mix in our own agenda or bias, we lose our transparency and reduce our ability to shine.
Your life should be just like a cup. While a cups utility is holding liquid, its purpose is quite the opposite, dispensing liquid. What is your purpose in life, receiving or giving?
Lying is the root of most of our problems. Speaking truthfully is the same as bringing light into a dark room. Suddenly there's connection, clarity, and safety. This all stems from the fundamental lie, the belief in the material without seeing the source behind it.
A young boy in our story reminds us of the saying, "When you point one finger, there are three fingers pointing back to you." It is always wise to take a few moments and consider whether it is you who is the problem. More often than we'd like to think so, it is.
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