Psychology Of The Mind - Soulmates, Dating & Relationships #10 - Final

26 May 2020 · 116 min
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In the final lecture of the ten‑part series, the speaker weaves together Jewish sources, psychological concepts, and personal observations to explore how religious identity, family relationships, and personal temperament shape romantic and interpersonal life. He begins by describing social stigma attached to religious observance (e.g., pork avoidance, dress, scent) and how it fuels exclusion. He then examines sibling rivalry through biblical narratives—Esau vs. Jacob, Joseph’s brothers, and Midrashic commentary—showing that competition and jealousy are natural among siblings. The talk shifts to the psychology of psychopathy and extremism, defining a “mental disconnection” and linking it to pride, anger, and lack of empathy, while citing the Rambam’s warning against arrogance and urging humility. The lecturer stresses the importance of parental guidance: the Gemara in Kiddushin that a father must teach his child a profession, and the broader implication that children often inherit the expectations of their parents. He argues that Torah study is a sustainable “profession” that protects one from material anxieties, citing historical data on the number of Torah learners over two millennia. The speaker concludes with a call to disseminate the series widely—before marriage, during marriage, and after divorce—emphasizing that the psychological insights are relevant across all stages of life. Throughout, he mixes Hebrew and English, uses anecdotes, and repeatedly urges humility, balanced extremism (only in pride), and reliance on divine providence.

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