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Shalom and welcome to all. Today, we delve into the profound teachings of the Tanya, specifically the concept of Bitul, self-nullification. The Tanya, authored by the great Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, teaches us that Bitul is not about squashing our individuality, but to channel it towards a higher purpose.
Picture this: You're in the midst of a busy workday, juggling multiple tasks when your phone buzzes. It's a text from a friend, asking for a favor. It's not a life or death situation, but it's important to them. In that moment, you have a choice. You could ignore the text and carry on with your tasks, or you could set aside your agenda and help your friend.
Now, choosing to help doesn't mean you're insignificant. Quite the contrary, it means you're significant enough to make a difference in someone else's life. That's Bitul. It's setting aside your ego, your desires, not because they're unimportant, but because there's something bigger than you at stake.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, let's take a moment to practice Bitul. To listen more, to give more, to love more. By doing so, we bring ourselves closer to our purpose, closer to the Divine.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.