Gedale Fenster - Podcast When we raise our standards we raise our temple
Jul 31, 2025
Discover the importance of raising personal standards to rebuild oneself and avoid spiritual slumber. Explore the clash between modern beliefs and traditional spirituality, and learn how to navigate moral dilemmas. Uncover inner strength amidst external challenges and elevate your standards to combat negativity. Shift your focus to recognizing beauty within and around you, promoting self-acceptance for healthier relationships. This insightful discussion is filled with transformative ideas for a more fulfilling life.
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Dropped Standards Cause Breakdown
- Standards dropping causes life breakdowns and crises in relationships or health.
- Understanding where your first wall broke enables purposeful rebuilding in life.
Balance of Discipline and Compassion
- D'at is a harmony of self-compassion (chesed) and discipline (gevurah).
- Too much discipline without warmth leads to perfectionism; too much love without discipline results in passivity.
Depression Breeds Vulnerability
- Depression fuels imagination, causing vulnerability to harmful ideas.
- Without firm faith and moral boundaries, one can easily adopt destructive beliefs.
