MyLife Essay Contest 2016 I. The Predicament of the Modern Man: No Inner Peace Our modern life is chaotic. We are bombarded from the moment we wake up with texts, emails, articles, Facebook and nonstop connectivity with everyone and everything around us. There are countless demands on our attention, spreading our energies thin. We
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Two disputants came before a mediator. After each presented his case, the mediator asked each to present his adversary’s case. One of the disputants could not repeat it even after several attempts were made by the other to repeat his claim. Apparently, he lacked the ability to see things in
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 I. Introduction Deep at the heart of the human psyche lies a G-d-sized need for meaning. Relating to reality as fundamentally material with value tacked on to fill the evolutionary need of sentimental humans who cannot find legitimate reason to live otherwise leaves us with a devastating void. The quintessential
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Since the 19th Century, the Chabad Chassidic approach has revolutionized personal growth and quality of life for hundreds of thousands of individuals. Its emphasis on joyful and mindful living has been a proven methodology for successfully overcoming the common challenges of everyday life. Most importantly, it has paved the way
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 How many of us have attempted to accomplish something great only to give up after a short while? How often do we find ourselves feeling worthless, full of despair, and unmotivated? Oftentimes this comes from the “all or nothing” mindset of perfectionism. By applying the teachings of Chassidus that each small
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Scared of Fear Fear. Paranoia. Dread. These phobias grip their victims tightly around the neck, weakening their resolve and leaving them short of breath. Like a steep uphill bike ride, a life of fear is tiring, tedious, and crippling. The object of a person’s fear may seem trivial and small,
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Hasidic Socialism, the Restoration of the Community of Israel, and a Response to the Crisis of Funding Jewish Education I. Introduction It is commonly believed that a socialistic vision is incompatible with Judaism and Jewish life. The Habad movement, for example, distinguished itself as a force of resistance against the
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 A couple experiencing marriage problems; parents raising a difficult child; an employer faced with recalcitrant employees. Although very different in nature, they all share a common denominator; the erosion of an integral relationship. And although the specific solutions for each challenging circumstance will differ slightly, they all can be resolved
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Shame. It’s the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that at our core self, we are flawed and unworthy of connection. We all have it and it’s one of the most primary human emotions. The objective of this essay is to apply Chassidus to help us identify shame, cope
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Shame. It’s the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that at our core self, we are flawed and unworthy of connection. We all have it and it’s one of the most primary human emotions. The objective of this essay is to apply Chassidus to help us identify shame, cope
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