What's In Your Ear(pods) or You Are What You Consume

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Apr 24

Do you ever find yourself agitated or angsty for no reason? And then you remember that you saw a disturbing news piece, read a bothersome email, or someone said something that set you off?

We are what we consume. Not just the food we eat but the content that enters our consciousness as well.

We live in a time where there is so much information being thrown at us that sometimes it is difficult to decipher what our inner world is digesting.

In this week's Torah portion we read about the High Priest, the Kohen Gadol entering into the Holy of Holies. He is accompanied by a cloud generated by the incense offering.

In this act of the cloud he is creating an environment around himself. In his case the environment is one that touches on the highest of our senses, the sense of smell. The fact that the smell is coming from a holy source allows for the Kohen to enter with a sense of awe and humility allowing him to engage in his prayers and service for the Jewish People with full presence, inside and out.

How do we create a better environment for ourselves?

I have found for myself that if I choose to consume holy content, podcasts that teach Torah, insights into the deeper meaning of the weekly portions and our purpose on this earth it far outweighs the negative content that the environment puts out. I also like to listen to podcasts that support the work I'm engaged in in my inner world.

It also helps to consume less of the stuff that creates anxiety and stress.

Think about what gets under your skin most and stay away from that content.

At the same time find meaningful podcasts that generate good energy and positivity.

How do you imagine your day to day peace of mind will change?

Good Shabbos.

Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

Some of my favorite podcasts.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-you-with-dr-brad-reedy/id1157223571

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-classes/id1092920184

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-library/id1450892501

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