Aversion to Honor (6.6.35)

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of honor and its significance in human relationships and self-perception.

Honor is a funny thing. It yields no tangible, discernible, sensory benefit to the recipient, yet it is so highly coveted and desired. We all want respect. We all want others to look up to us and to admire us. Our standing in the eyes of others matters greatly to us. In way to wisdom […]

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Topics covered

• honor
• respect
• self-esteem
• social standing
• wisdom

Keywords

• honor
• respect
• admiration
• social dynamics
• self-worth

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