Gedale Fenster - Podcast The greatest obstacles is when the heart and mind are divided.
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Aug 1, 2025 The discussion dives into the concept of mental obstacles, emphasizing how uniting heart and mind is crucial for overcoming life's challenges. It highlights the power of prayer and self-sacrifice in personal growth, suggesting that many barriers are self-imposed. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of expressing our struggles through prayer, which can lead to clarity, courage, and resilience. Metaphors like olive oil extraction beautifully illustrate the journey of growth in adversity.
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Value of Sacrifice
- Sacrifice is essential in spiritual practice and daily life; it's the effort of dedicating time despite lack of mood or motivation.
- Examples include praying alone for 20-30 minutes or giving charity, which build resilience and happiness.
Spiritual Growth Brings Obstacles
- Obstacles and mental blocks increase as one rises spiritually; these challenges are signs of approaching a higher level.
- The obstacles are part of a process, not a sign of failure, and one should persevere through them.
Personal Struggle With Obstacles
- Gedale Fenster personally experienced a mental block about traveling to Uman and overcame it with guidance from a Rabbi.
- This illustrates that even spiritually committed people face obstacles they need help to surmount.