Dichotomies

By Chana Weisberg

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Dichotomies

Who is the real me--that spiritually uplifted and kind individual, or the petty, self-absorbed and egocentric one?

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Self Control; Self Conquest, Animal Soul & G-dly Soul, Failings, Mistakes, Debacles

Who is the real me—that spiritually uplifted and kind individual, or the petty, self-absorbed and egocentric one?

By Chana Weisberg

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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Jenifer Nech Houston August 21, 2018

Thank you, Chana. Reply

Meir Herndon Bakersfield August 30, 2013

meir i like this ty Reply

Anonymous m., Ma. November 2, 2010

A personal struggle with my dichotomy The diamond ring with the dollar sign really spoke alot to me in this message. I wrestled with this myself in the past with the focus of money. I thought in my 20's "I want what she has a bigger diamond..Her husband loves her to give her a bigger diamond.Or I want a setting like theirs so I will belong.". Then finally after much struggle and many years,I look out onto the ocean and see the sparkling sunlight on the water and give into my soul. The diamond like lights, the sparkling light dancing on the water are my real choice. How could I be so wrapped up in this material world? Jealousy and competition? Money can be a huge drawing card away from the soul when we represent and measure the love of marriage with the size or setting or expense of a diamond ring. This is not to say the carot of the diamond is not in itself with divine sparks. But my lesson was to learn that if G-D could he would give us each a big diamond but HE can only directly show himself in nature and His sparkle. Reply

Sara montreal, CANADA November 2, 2010

Thank you Chana! You are such a sweetheart. Thank you. Reply

Anonymous Bklyn, NY October 31, 2010

spreading the message; reaching outward I use my email to send these great messages to people who might not have heard these concepts. It makes email worth it all. Alot of people appreciate it.
Just a suggestion that other people do this too! Reply

Anonymous Manchester, U.K. October 31, 2010

In Touch Interesting,but waiting for some new ones.Has Chana stopped recording them? Reply

Judith buffalo, ny July 28, 2008

Just in time, Thank you so much for this advice, Just in time too, Ive been letting my character flaws run amok lately! I have to keep reminding myself not to give up, wise words, thank you for the inspiration :-) Reply

L Taylor Birmingham, AL July 25, 2008

Thanks for the message This message is a powerful reminder of our dicotomy. It also encourages us not to stop trying when we fail. The presentation was great! It went to the my heart. I felt as though a close friend was speaking directly to me. Thanks Chana. I hope to hear more messages from you in the near future. Reply

Melody Masha Pierson Montreal, Canada July 20, 2008

The Real Me Dear Chana,

I found your message so calming to my mind and soul that it eased some pain in my body which had been, in part, brought on by some guilt about this very subject.

So often we think in black and white. I believe it is so important to hear that we are born with a dual nature and, yes, one does not negate the other.

It's just that sometimes, I know I should be pursuing more of the spiritual path than giving in to the "road more taken".

Thank you again for this late night piece of peace. Reply

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