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Episode 29 - Why Are We All Medicated in the Age of Abundance?
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How did we arrive at a moment in history where we possess more creature comforts than kings of old, yet suffer unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression? The answer lies at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern excess.
In this milestone episode, we celebrate our journey through the introduction to the gate of trust—a thousand-year-old framework that has sustained humanity through persecution and hardship. We examine how the industrial and technological revolutions have created obscene wealth, from Hollywood actors making hundreds of millions per film to athletes earning more in a season than generations could spend in lifetimes. This excess, coupled with diminished responsibility, breeds corruption, distorted thinking, and social decay.
The contrast couldn't be starker: we drive cars with amenities that would astonish royalty from two centuries ago, yet can't take enough medication to calm our minds. Rabbeinu Bachya's ancient teachings offer a profound solution through ten benefits of trusting God—five spiritual and five material. These include attaining true peace of mind, freedom from flattery and obsessive thinking, contentment with one's portion, liberation from constant desire, and the ability to maintain equanimity during business setbacks.
As we prepare to dive deeper into seven chapters of "gold and pearls and diamonds," consider this invitation to rediscover wisdom that allowed humanity to thrive for millennia. The secret to happiness isn't found in accumulation or achievement, but in recognizing where true security comes from. Join us for this transformative journey and discover how ancient principles can free you from modern anxiety.
Chapters
1. Celebrating a Milestone (00:00:00)
2. Money, Success, and Corruption (00:01:42)
3. Five Spiritual Benefits of Trust (00:04:55)
4. Five Worldly Benefits of Trust (00:09:03)
5. Modern Anxiety in an Age of Comfort (00:11:45)
6. Promise of More Wisdom to Come (00:13:17)
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