Practical Spiritual Tidbits

Michael Macks
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A deeper exploration of the spiritual nature of the universe, based on Torah sources

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 79- Why do we always want more?

    In this episode, we explore the phenomenon that humans always seem to want more/growth/expansion. We go through some stories and sources on the topic, and offer a Kabbalistic explanation for it.

    13 min

  2. Jun 19

    Ep. 78- Gog & Magog

    In this episode we discuss the prophecies about the war of Gog and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14, and how later Sages understood them. What is it? Who is Gog? Who is involved? Is it metaphorical? What is its purpose? And more...

    17 min

  3. Jun 16

    Ep. 77- Aura

    In this episode we discuss the concept of an aura. Starting with Nicola Tesla and other scientists, and then getting into multiple spiritual/Kabbalistic sources.

    14 min

  4. Jun 11

    Ep. 76- The "Third Eye"

    In this episode, we suggest 3 different sources for the concept of the 'third eye.' We get into a discussion about where desires originate.

    14 min

  5. Jun 5

    Ep. 75- The energy of "appreciation"

    In this episode we discuss the energy of "appreciation." We discuss the spiritual impact of appreciation, including a few stories, as it relates to different types of relationships in our lives: person to person, person to self, and person to Creator.

    16 min

  6. May 25

    Ep. 74- Gemstones' Healing Powers

    The fact that gemstones have healing properties is rooted in the Bible. In Exodus 39:10-14 it lists 12 gemstones that were to be placed in the breastplate the high priest in the Temple, each stone corresponding to a son of Jacob. The Kabbalists (e.g. Rabbeinu Bachya (1255-1340), on Exodus 28:15) teach that based on what we know about the life of each of those sons, we can derive what the healing powers of each respective stone are. In this episode, we go through each stone and its healing properties. (The English definitions of the stones come the research of the Italian physician Abraham Portaleone (d. 1612, a student of Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu haKohen of Izmir), in his book Shlatte Giborim, which I learned of from Rabbi Shaul Shimon Deutch from the Living Torah museum in Brooklyn, New York.) In Summary: 1) Ruby (Reuben)- Strength, energy, and healthy pregnancy 2) Topaz (Shimon)- Cools the body, calm 3) Emerald (Levi)- Insight, wisdom, ability to self-express 4) Garnet (Yehuda)- Self-confidence, enemies run from you 5) Sapphire (Yissachar)- Heals eye-sight (inc. third eye), pain, swelling, depression 6) Diamond (Zevulun)- Helps with sleep 7) Opal (Dan)- Creativity/ vision 8) Agate (Naftali)- Balance, protection from plague 9) Amethyst (Gad)- Courage and strength of mind 10) Beryl (Asher)- Digestion, wisdom and understanding 11) Onyx (Joseph)- Attractive to others 12) Jasper (Benjamin)- Good reputation

    26 min

  7. May 19

    Ep. 73- God: Being or Principle?

    In this short episode, we discuss whether G-d is more of a being or a principle.

    10 min

  8. May 17

    Ep. 72- Rabbi Josh Zebberman: Couples Counseling

    In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Josh Zebberman, who is a rabbi and couples counselor. He shares his unique approach to counseling, which involves focusing more on & highlighting what's working well, and less on what's not working as well. He shares many stories of different clients and how this approach has helped. We get into Hasidic and Kabbalistic discussions related to this approach. You can find him on his website rabbijosh.org; instagram @rabbijoshzebberman.

    1h 1m
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