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Practical Spiritual Tidbits

Michael Macks

A deeper exploration of the spiritual nature of the universe, based on Torah sources

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  • Wednesday · 16 min

    Ep. 95- Spirituality of Children

    This episode is about the unique spiritual qualities of children, including 7 different concepts and sources.

  • September 14 · 21 min

    Ep. 93- 5 levels of consciousness

    In this episode we discuss the idea that the human soul is made of 5 levels. This also corresponds to 5 levels the human body itself, the 5 universes, and the 5 levels of depth of words. We give a few practical applications of this concept and how it can be helpful in everyday life.

  • August 31 · 22 min

    Ep. 90- The power of beliefs

    In this episode we talk about the power of our beliefs. Do we fear something because it has the power to harm, or does it only have the power to harm because we fear it? We explore several Biblical sources that point to the latter. We also give a practical application of this insight.

  • August 28 · 24 min

    Ep. 89- "Fear of God" deeper meaning

    Could it really be that our Divine Source wants us to feel afraid of 'Him'? Is that really what the concept of "fear of God" means? In this episode we explore the true, deeper meaning of the concept of fear of God.

  • August 24 · 13 min

    Ep. 88- Feeling Feelings

    In this episode, we give a Kabbalistic explanation of the benefit of feeling one's feelings, i.e. developing a positive relationship with one's emotions.

  • August 20 · 1 hr 5 min

    Ep. 87- The 12 Tribes

    The Zohar teaches that the 12 Tribes, all together, form the completion of the Divine Presence. In this episode, we explore the unique energy of each of the 12 Tribes, as seen in the qualities and personalities of the 12 sons of Jacob and their descendants. Most of the sources quoted in this episode are from the book "Tribal Lands" by Tamar Weissman.

  • August 11 · 17 min

    Ep. 86- Knowing what you want

    In this episode we discuss wants/desires. Why is it valuable to know what you want? We discuss 2 approaches on how to clarify one's desires, based on Kabbalistic and psychological sources.

  • August 5 · 28 min

    Ep. 85- Seeing with depth

    In this episode we discuss the idea of seeing the soul of things; with more depth. The ability to see through this lens was described by the Kabbalists as the ability to see truth. We discuss multiple examples and sources, and offer 3 practical applications.

  • July 28 · 24 min

    Ep. 84- "Soulmate Day" (The 15th of Av)

    In this episode, we share 4 insights about the holiday of Tu B'Av (the 15th of Av), which is known as an opportune time to find one's soulmate. Why is specifically this day opportune? What energy is more accessible on this day? What is the significance of a full moon? What's the deeper meaning of the 3 types of people described in the Talmud? This episode was recorded on the 14th of Av. Books quoted include B'Yam Darkecha (teachings of Rav Itche Meir Morgenstern), The Months of Tamuz and Av by Rav DovBer Pinson, Moadim U'Mudaut by Rav Yitzchak Arad, and B'Maagalei Hashanah by Rav Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb.

  • July 20 · 22 min

    Ep. 83- What is the "Shechinah"?

    In this episode we discuss the concept of the "Shechinah," often translated as "Divine Feminine." What actually is it? What do the Sages teach about it? What philosophical question does it help to answer? How does it impact a person practically? One source I forgot to mention connected to the prayer idea is the Talmud (Pesachim 46a) which says "When a person is in pain, what does the Shechinah say? 'Woe to my head, woe to my arm!'" Some of the sources used in this podcast are: "Linked to the Shechinah" by Rav Yaakov Hillel, and "32-Gates" by Rav DovBer Pinson, Gate 12.

  • July 16 · 14 min

    Ep. 82: The voice of self-doubt

    In this episode we explore the inner voice of self-doubt. Based on a Kabbalistic reading of two characters in the Bible, and based on that, what seems to be the biblical advice for overcoming that voice. Please note that this episode was recorded outdoors, please forgive me for the audio quality.

  • July 9 · 17 min

    Ep. 81- Divine timing

    In this episode, we discuss the topic of Divine timing. Is it really true that there's a preordained time for when things will happen? And, is there anything we can do to speed up that timeline?

  • July 1 · 7 min

    Ep. 80- Music & Unity

    In this episode we look at the power of music to foster unity. We quote Kabbalistic, Talmudic, and psychological sources.

  • June 23 · 12 min

    Ep. 79- Why do we always want more?

    In this episode, we explore the phenomenon that humans always seem to want more/growth/expansion. We go through some stories and sources on the topic, and offer a Kabbalistic explanation for it.

  • June 19 · 16 min

    Ep. 78- Gog & Magog

    In this episode we discuss the prophecies about the war of Gog and Magog from Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 14, and how later Sages understood them. What is it? Who is Gog? Who is involved? Is it metaphorical? What is its purpose? And more...

  • June 16 · 13 min

    Ep. 77- Aura

    In this episode we discuss the concept of an aura. Starting with Nicola Tesla and other scientists, and then getting into multiple spiritual/Kabbalistic sources.

  • June 11 · 13 min

    Ep. 76- The "Third Eye"

    In this episode, we suggest 3 different sources for the concept of the 'third eye.' We get into a discussion about where desires originate.

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