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Shalom and welcome to all. Today we delve into the Tanya, specifically Chapter 15, which discusses the battle between our animal soul and divine soul.
Our sages teach us that the animal soul resides in the heart, while the divine soul dwells in the brain. These two souls represent our basic instincts and our capacity for higher thought and spirituality respectively. Their constant battle is the struggle of our daily life.
The Tanya teaches us that this isn't a battle to be won outright but a continuous struggle. The divine soul doesn't seek to annihilate the animal soul but to guide it, to refine it, to elevate it.
This is a profound lesson for our everyday life. We often find ourselves torn between our basic instincts and our higher aspirations. We may be tempted to view this as a fight, an all-or-nothing battle. But the Tanya reminds us: it's not about vanquishing our instincts but channeling them for the good.
So, remember, when we find ourselves in turmoil, it's not a sign of failure. It's a sign that we're human, a sign that we're alive. And it's an opportunity to elevate our animal soul, to channel our instincts towards a higher purpose.
Thank you for joining me today. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff. Shalom and be well.