The Bliss of Gratitude
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R' Shmuel Braun
Finding Divine Gratitude: Rav Nachman's Teachings on Chanukah and Inner Joy
This episode is dedicated to Nes Yechaya bas Norah Chana and explores the deep teachings of Rav Nachman of Breslov on the significance of Chanukah and the concept of gratitude. Through the works of Kabbalah and Hasidic philosophy, the discussion delves into the profound levels of gratitude, highlighting the difference between will and pleasure, and the importance of recognizing and savoring joyful moments in life, as taught by the Baal Shem Tov and his successors. The script also ties in the relevance of Shabbos, the essence of Torah, and the mystical oil of Chanukah, ending with a thought-provoking connection to childbirth and the messianic future, emphasizing living with the recognition of every moment as an expression of God's unity and love.
00:00 Introduction and Dedication
00:11 Rav Nachman's Teachings on Chanukah and Gratitude
01:28 Preface to Rav Nachman's Teachings: Kabbalah and Hasidic Philosophy
03:48 The Concept of Sha'aShuei HaMelech
06:36 Pleasure vs. Will: A Deeper Understanding
08:57 Mindfulness and Gratitude: Lessons from Kurt Vonnegut
11:44 Living with Emunah: The Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov
14:36 The Essence of Shabbos and Messianic Living
19:46 The Anxiety of the Week and the Tranquility of Shabbos
22:44 Bringing Kedusha into the Mundane
33:35 The Secret of Chanukah: Illuminating the Darkness
37:37 Conclusion: The Birth of Mashiach Consciousness
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