86: Health Series 4: Living a Fluid, not Rigid, Jewish Lifestyle | Rabbi Manis Friedman Ebb and Flow with Solomon Ezra

Show notes:


introducing today’s topic
what’s a stronger motivator - personal benefit or serving a larger cause?
Intention or kavana to serve
the importance of self-love … healthy or not?
don’t confuse the validity of being healthy with the obsession of being healthy
Does it make sense to say, “the more you love yourself, the more you’ll love others?”
Everyday do something you hate? — Mark Twain
Feels right or feels familiar?
When Hillel went to eat he said he’s going to feed a healthy body
Rigidity comes from self
Which is less forgiving? Christianity or Judaism?
Not judging you, but measuring what you accomplish for G-d
Awkward or Rigid
Mussar and religion
Can you spread some of your love to others?
Human nature is such that you love yourself. The mitzvah is to give some of that love to others
What does tzedaka mean?
Turn your (self) love outward
Don’t assume people don’t love themselves
The two most significant days in your life - the day you’re born and th
e day you figure out why — Mark Twain
Why was I born? Live your life knowing why you were born.
feeding others is a pleasure, feeding myself is a chore
Have a sense of humor about yourself
What’s a good self-image?
What’s the best response to how are you?
What does Baruch Hashem mean?


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