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The greatest thinkers and psychoanalysts have grappled with the question that lies at the core of our being: what are we all about? Discover how Torah illuminates this entire subject.

Deep Desires – Where Freud Failed

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Topics: Kabbalah, Purpose
By Moishe New
Rabbi Moshe New heads the Montreal Torah Center. He is sought out lecturer on Kabbalah and its relevance in our lives today.
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November 24, 2011
Deep Desire-where Freud failed
great lecture! that's the real answer - for all psychologists and humankind to know
rg
Tzfat, EY
November 14, 2010
Deep Desires, Where Freud went wrong
Rabbi Moshe,

I chose my purpose when I was 3 and remained true to it. I remained faithful to it all my life, but never realized where I would be today and what I can do, based on my original promise and where it would lead me.

Purpose can change in other ways, sometimes making one blind to the original quest, but, it is the ability of memory to make you remember, and to make you accountable to your original promise.

One must have a purpose to continue with life and all its challenges.

The times that were difficult for me were the times that I had so many woes that I forgot, temporarily, what it was all about. When I remembered, I did some of my best work. I always asked G-d for direction and assistance every day, but failed to hear the specific instructions for me, because my mind was muddled with woe.

I finally heard Him because with all the problems, it was I who shut HIM out. Not the other way around.

Loved your lecture and all you had to say.
Anonymous
USA
October 29, 2010
Freud
Well done.
However, Freud's approach to psychology is no longer popular among mental health professionals. The field has advanced far beyond Freud.
Anonymous
December 15, 2009
Deep Desire-where Freud failed
Thank you for an unbelievable lecture! You have answered some of my existential questions. I'm grateful for your service.
Rivka
Brooklyn, NY
January 22, 2009
Freud
Great lecture!
Kenneth Kahn
New Orleans, LA/USA
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