This week’s Gesher is not based on a specific question, but rather a follow up. Today’s topic—how to have faith in difficult times— is particularly difficult to tackle. Life is … Continue reading Emunah; An Emotional Response
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Grounded Faith
“I hear the word Emunah a lot, but I am not sure what it means. What it it, and how can I get more of it?” Ah. The million dollar … Continue reading Grounded Faith
The Motivation Epidemic
“Hey, Leigh. Last week, you said that your remedy for inspiration is motivation. Well yeah duh, right….you have to be inspired to be motivated and vice versa. But, where is … Continue reading The Motivation Epidemic
You Can(‘t) Always Get What You Want
We begin with a video (bear with me, this is a new concept we’re trying out…full length podcast-esque episodes coming soon…). “Hey Leigh. How do you deal with times where … Continue reading You Can(‘t) Always Get What You Want
Doubt.
Last week at the CTeen Shabbaton, I was sitting in shul with hundreds of teens, listening to the reading of Parshat Zachor. Pause. Definition: Parshat Zachor is an additional Torah … Continue reading Doubt.
…I don’t want to!
For today’s lesson, I want you to tap into the stubbornness you steadfastly held onto when as a child. Be unmoving, remain rooted and firm in the earth. I challenge … Continue reading …I don’t want to!
Om…?
It’s Hashem’s world, we’re just living in it. I find it really difficult to remind myself of the above, especially when the going gets tough (and oddly enough, also when … Continue reading Om…?
Instructions Not Included
I have a love-hate relationship with instruction manuals. I love the stability they offer, the 1-2-3 step process with a set goal and objective in mind. But, I hate that … Continue reading Instructions Not Included
The Inspiration Paradox
Elul is here. You know what that means…it’s time for inspiration overload! Elul: The last month of the Jewish calendar. Is used as a time to gain necessary perspective of … Continue reading The Inspiration Paradox
Bubble Wrap
Today’s lesson is brought to you by the letter R, for resilience. But first, a vocabulary lesson. Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulty. My definition? Recovering, period. To … Continue reading Bubble Wrap