Mussar Center on Odysee

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  • Mussar (moo-SAR) is an ancient path of self-discipline, character development, and inner work. Start your journey at www.mussar.center.
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  • Mussar is NOT about being good and Middot are NOT virtues...so what are they? ❦ Conversation #42

    Mussar is NOT about being good and Middot are NOT virtues...so what are they? ❦ Conversation #42
    May 8 2024

    START HERE: https://mussar.center ❦ Moralism never worked for you? Just couldn't get excited about being good? Good! Because Mussar isn't about being a good person, and Middot aren't virtues. Mussar is the path of the heart - it's about facing those parts of yourself you've been avoiding or suppressing so you can relate as a whole person instead of being fake. And middot are neutral, they're not good or bad. If a situation calls for a specific middah and you whip out the opposite, that could be a problem. Same goes for if you're always one thing and never the other. But walking the middle path doesn't mean being average or bland, either. Mussar will make you lots of all the different sides of yourself, not lots of nothing. Let's look at seven pairs of opposite middot and see what makes these neutral qualities helpful or harmful.

    48 Middot (Simple): https://www.mussar.center/lists/48

    48 Middot (Detailed): https://www.mussar.center/lists/middot

    Rambam: https://t.ly/b2Lcf

    ❦ #Mussar #Middos #Balance
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    40 mins
  • All that stands between US and a NIGHTMARE WORLD is character qualities: Mussar Middot. ❦ Convo #40

    All that stands between US and a NIGHTMARE WORLD is character qualities: Mussar Middot. ❦ Convo #40
    Mar 13 2024

    START HERE: https://mussar.center If you think 'working on yourself' sounds kind of vague…you're right. Mussar is way more specific than that. Much of "tikkun" is focused on individual character qualities, or "middot" in Hebrew. While literally middot are just quantitative measures, figuratively they range from your soul traits and values to Hashem's ways and highest attributes. Let's start by learning what "middah" meant in the Tanach and Rabbinic writings and discover how it's used in Israel today. Then we'll see how your character is tied to your habits, face the shocking truth that without these inner qualities everything you could do for God is garbage, and debate whether or not it's middos that make for a good day and a great you.

    SIMPLE MIDDOT LIST: https://www.mussar.center/lists/48
    DETAILED MIDDOT LIST: https://www.mussar.center/lists/middot

    (P.S. It's been five lessons! If everyone donates a dollar a lesson we'll be able to keep teaching for free. Please do what you think everyone should do and send in a little something right now: https://mussar.center/give.html Thank you!)

    ❦ #Mussar #Middot #Character #JewishValues #DivineAttributes #Middos
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    48 mins
  • Want to change the world? Start by going POOP and putting on your PANTS ❦ Mussar Conversation #39

    Want to change the world? Start by going POOP and putting on your PANTS ❦ Mussar Conversation #39
    Mar 5 2024

    START HERE: https://mussar.center Want to make the world a better place? The Hebrew word "tikkun" holds a hilariously profound message. Yes, it involves sweeping public changes like government reform, social innovation, remedial legislation, and improving our institutions. And yes, there's also the inner side of personal healing. But tikkun also means going to the bathroom and getting dressed. What's the connection? Why would you need to deal with your own poop before trying to clean up the world? Or start your day right when your country needs saving? And why make a difference in the life of that one kid when…? Tikkun also means destiny so let's finish by talking about how you can walk into yours.

    ❦ #Mussar #Tikkun #ChangeTheWorld
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    39 mins
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