46: Toward a Meaningful Life | Rabbi Simon Jacobson

On this podcast with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Rabbi Jacobson's background, personal story with the Rebbe, and what about it lit the fire in him to continuously spread his message. Meaningful Life Center: Bridging the spiritual and the secular and helping people find meaning in their lives Building spiritual, emotional, psychological immunity What it was like to be so close to the Rebbe The Rebbe always looked at the root level. Once you know the root, you can make a change. How to look at an issue. Empowering people. What is the Jewish approach to transformation process?      What tools or practices are taught to increase the self-awareness, connect      with HaShem (G-d) viscerally? How comfort zones are the worst for personal growth The olive does not produce oil until it's pressed. Pressure turns charcoal to diamonds. Messianic times and defining G-d Who are you outside of your external duties? Transcending just the mechanical practices to really understand the spiritual What is the Jewish approach with a Rebbe Toward a Meaningful Life A mission statement  that serves a need Meaning means it's not about me, but how I am going to serve a greater cause. That in turn enriches you. How am I using my skills, my tools, my resources, toward a higher end? Getting beyond the self to look at experiences objectively. Think good and it will be good - accessing your inner resources to       fight! Have friends, support systems Study about and exercise your soul Serve Others, Volunteer to help. Counting of the Omer The Hebrew word for counting also means to tell a story and from the word for sapphire. Counting is about being specific

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