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Ever recorded a full show with the mic unplugged? We did—and it turned into the perfect doorway to a deeper conversation about time, ego, and trust. We open with a vivid image of life racing by like the shadow of a fly and ask a hard question: if time is that quick, what are we waiting for?

From there, we dig into the core barrier that keeps many of us stuck: ego. Not confidence, but the reflex to centre ourselves in every outcome. We trace this through the story of Joseph—his early bravado, the pit, the prison, and the rise to power—showing how trials cut away illusion and reveal a leader who can forgive, plan, and serve without revenge. That pivot from me to meaning is the hinge that turns pain into purpose and power into stewardship.

We also take aim at the modern myth of total control. Culture says grind harder and outcomes will comply; reality keeps saying otherwise. When that illusion cracks, people call it a midlife crisis. We call it a reality check: you govern your actions, not the cosmos. The practical antidotes show up in simple moves—define the problem before solving it, ask the question you’re afraid to ask, set plans and release outcomes, and build rituals that restore perspective. Moses becomes our model for humble strength: decisive, curious, and willing to ask for help. Close to sundown, we point to Shabbat as a weekly reset where meaning outruns momentum and trust quiets the noise.

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What if the delay you’re wrestling with is actually design—and the waiting is quietly building the strength you’ll soon need? We trace that possibility through two lenses: Joseph’s journey from the pit to power, and a vivid “experienced driver” analogy that exposes how control drains us while trust restores us.

We start by confronting a hard question: why would a spiritual opening be held back? Sometimes it’s accountability for years we turned away. Sometimes it’s mercy, because character still needs forming. From there, Joseph’s story becomes a map. Betrayal, the pit, slavery, seduction, a dungeon that seemed endless—each chapter forged clarity and resilience. The sudden promotion to viceroy wasn’t luck; it was the moment preparation met purpose. Seeing our lives through that frame shifts setbacks from verdicts to training grounds and invites hope with backbone.

Then we bring it home. Imagine two passengers on the same bus, same fare, same arrival time. One trusts the driver and uses the ride to read, reflect, and notice the world. The other white-knuckles every turn and arrives exhausted. Nothing outside changed—only the posture of the heart. That’s the promise of emuna: not passive drift, but focused energy for what’s truly ours to do. We share practical ways to turn commutes and margins into growth—short teachings, quiet gratitude, and even the humble tree as a daily cue that generosity is built into creation. When attention shifts from control to appreciation, anxiety eases and capacity returns.

By the end, you’ll have a grounded way to interpret delay, a story to steady you, and simple steps to reclaim peace on ordinary days. If today’s conversation sparked something, follow and share it with a friend who’s ready to trade worry for trust. Leave a review with your favourite takeaway so others can find the show, and subscribe so you never miss a moment of courage, clarity, and growth.

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What if joy isn’t a bonus but the baseline? We take you into Adar—the month of Purim—and explore why our sages call for increasing happiness now and what that reveals about living with trust year-round. Instead of treating emotions like weather, we make a bold claim: the default is joy, tuned up for celebration and turned down to honour grief, yet never abandoned.

We unpack a practical theology of trust. If a precise, loving Creator guides events, then sadness, jealousy, and chronic anger aren’t just moods; they’re signals that we’ve slipped into trying to run the world. That’s a heavy job description. Letting one King lead lightens it. We talk about how to build daily joy habits—micro-practices that take minutes but reset your posture toward life—so you can feel the Adar lift and carry it beyond the holiday.

Spiritual dry spells get honest attention. We explore two lenses: sometimes the delay atones for seasons we lived without awareness; other times it protects us from elevations we’re not strong enough to hold. Like a child behind a safety gate, timing is mercy. We dig into ego, readiness, and the Sinai model—still a mountain, yet low—showing how humility creates room for guidance without turning you into a doormat. Expect clear language, real-world anchors, and a few challenges to your inner control freak.

If you’re ready to swap exhaustion for trust and make joy your trained reflex, this conversation offers both vision and tools. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review with one practice you’re trying this Adar—we’ll read our favourites on a future show.

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