Chapter 31.06: Turning Sadness Into Introspection

About this episode

This episode explores how to turn sadness into introspection through the teachings of the Tanya.

Tanya Applied: Chapter 31.06: Turning Sadness Into IntrospectionA journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of…

People in this episode

Host: Simon Jacobson

Topics covered

• sadness
• introspection
• Torah teachings
• emotional growth
• psychological insights
• personal development

Keywords

• Tanya
• sadness
• introspection
• emotional growth
• psychological teachings
• Rabbi Simon Jacobson
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MyLife: Chassidus Applied, WSNR 620 AM, WJPR 1640 AM, TalkLine Network

Books & works: Tanya, Toward a Meaningful Life

Places: Metro NY area, Highland Park and Edison, NJ

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