Gedale Fenster - Podcast Making order out of disorder
Sep 1, 2025
Discover the transformative power of humility and surrender during the reflective month of Elul. The discussion highlights the journey of personal freedom through acceptance of the unknown. Balance between control and acceptance emerges as a key theme, urging listeners to embrace creativity over frustration. Emphasis is placed on the importance of giving, believing, and practicing gratitude in personal growth. Unwavering honesty and the courage to share tough truths become essential, presenting uncertainty as a fertile ground for development.
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Crown God, Not The Ego
- Gedale Fenster explains Rosh Hashanah crowns God, not the self, so ego-death and humility are central spiritual practices this month.
- Crowning God returns authority to the divine and frees you from trying to seize honor for yourself.
War Calls For Humility
- Fenster links the Hebrew word milchama (war) to needing humility and letting God fight battles for you.
- He argues winning spiritual or life 'wars' requires being a 'king of humility' and surrendering control.
Capture Thoughts; Add Humility
- When expectations or control cause chaos, 'capture' your thoughts and add humility (the 26) back into your thinking.
- Replace ego-driven 19-mode with the 26 to restore order and spiritual alignment.