Deep Desires – Where Freud Failed

It's not enough for Hashem to be your purpose in life. True, Hashem is the one "thing" that can't be taken away from you. But read the case histories in Rabbi Zelig Pliskin's Gateway to Happiness -- there are a lot of frum people who are miserable! Because they're only doing the mitzvos out of obligation - they're not enjoying them. It's ideal to make Hashem the purpose of your life - but you have to have a reason for liking Him - and that reason has to be authentic to you! Reply

Deep Desire-where Freud failed great lecture! that's the real answer - for all psychologists and humankind to know Reply

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. Reply

Freud Well done.
However, Freud's approach to psychology is no longer popular among mental health professionals. The field has advanced far beyond Freud. Reply

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. Reply

Freud Great lecture! Reply