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GROW INTO THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE
Practical insights and step-by-step exercises for personal growth and self-mastery drawn from 4000-year-old wisdom of Kabbalah.
Each week at the Soul Gym, we address a different aspect of life, including: relationships, anger, anxiety/depression, identity, self-esteem, balance, self-discipline, empathy, making mistakes, and prayer.Â
A Blessing from Simon Jacobson for Renewal
Drawing from extensive knowledge of the 4000-year-old tradition of Kabbalah, Rabbi Jacobson identifies where change starts and offers hope and strength for your journey both inside yourself and out in the world.
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Say, “Why Me?”
“Why me?” lands people in a downward spiral of negativity. Learn productive alternatives that allow you to turn your bad experiences and pain into powerful, life-transforming changes.
Read MoreBasic Soul Awareness
In this short video, Rabbi Simon Jacobson hits upon the fundamental axiom of personal growth — that confidence and the ability to transcend the past depends on truly knowing your inner self.
Read MoreThe Hard Truth About Grudges
Learn about the mind-trick that might be holding you back from getting rid of your resentments — it’s the first step away from toxic feelings.
Read MoreIf I Am Only for Myself, What Am I?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the famous quote, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I?” In this short video, you can discover the fundamental ideas behind true empathy while looking after your own needs.
Read MoreTwo Minutes of Kabbalah: Where Do Ideas Come From?
Theme: Your Inner Mystic
Kabbalah teaches much on this subject, and in this video Rabbi Jacobson explains the basic Kabbalistic concept in plain language that anyone of any background can understand.
You Can Suffer Without Becoming a Sufferer
Your past trauma or negative experiences do not define your future experiences — unless you let them. Suffering is a verb — not a noun. It takes work, but you can go through negative experiences without internalizing them.
Read MoreYour Birthday: A Spiritual Landmark
Your birthday is so much more than cake and presents — it is a spiritual landmark in time. Join renowned author and teacher Rabbi Simon Jacobson for a short glimpse into the mystical meaning of your birthday.
Read MoreHow to Get Past Writer’s Block
Write with the intention of solving a dilemma. Then you will be able to shift your focus away from yourself (writer’s block is you getting in your own way) to serving the needs of others.
Read MoreWhy You Should Make Yourself Uncomfortable
Theme: Use Your Weaknesses for Growth
Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this short discussion about the connection between adventure, spontaneity, and being uncomfortable. Learn why the discomfort of life’s journey can help lead you toward happiness.