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155. Gather with Love: 3 Ideas for Joyful Family Holidays
28 november 2023 · 40 min
Your family is the perfect place to practice and grow because your soul chose them for a reason. Which might be exactly why holiday gatherings require a generous helping of patience and boundaries. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we share tips to increase the joy and reduce the friction this holiday season. Lees meer
“None of us have enough appreciation for our parents. Of course, there are many things that you are not happy about. This holiday season, find ways to be more appreciative.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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154. You Are Limitless: 4 teachings to Help You Reach Your Potential
21 november 2023 · 51 min
We often tell ourselves a false tale of our limitations, which prevent us from even attempting to achieve great things. The truth is our potential is more vast than we can imagine. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to reveal the infinite Light within each of us. Lees meer
“If we are honest, I think most of us would admit that even on our best days, our best thoughts of our potential in our lives in all areas are still limited. As long as we still tell ourselves the story of limitation, there is no way we can even begin to live a life we are meant to live.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek
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153. Growing Together: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship
14 november 2023 · 41 min
When was the last time you invited your partner in? It is true that couples are either growing together or growing apart. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to bring spirituality into a relationship so your partner can become a part of the personal growth that fortifies a relationship. Lees meer
“We are strong now because we learned what it is to be in a partnership—not just through the highs, but really through being vulnerable in the most difficult times when we leaned in towards each other.” - Monica Berg
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152. Looking for a Sign?: 4 Ways to Uncover Messages from the Creator
7 november 2023 · 43 min
Have you ever asked the Universe to send you a sign? Most of us look for signs when we seek answers. The truth is the Creator sends us messages all the time. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to tune in to the voice of the Creator every single day and strengthen our innate intuition. Lees meer
“Your soul is processing all of the messages you are receiving all of the time. The goal is to bridge the gap between the unconscious mind and the conscious mind, between the soul and the brain, so that they start forming our direction in life.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe, by Laura Lynne Jackson
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151. Deepest Desire: 4 Ways to Open Up to Limitless Possibilities
31 oktober 2023 · 37 min
How do you know when to push harder for what you want and when to sit back and let things unfold as they will? Kabbalah teaches that being open to what the Creator has in store for us is the best approach. Join us for a conversation about intuition, desire, and trust in the Light as you strive for your deepest desires. Lees meer
“We are so powerful when we use our intuition. That’s how we connect to the soul and connect to the Creator. In that way, you can’t really make a mistake in how you move forward.”
– Monica Berg
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150. People Are Better Than You Think: 4 Ways to Awaken Generosity
24 oktober 2023 · 38 min
The Light of the Creator is the source of all blessings and a model of the selfless energy with which we can aspire to give. But how do we tune into this kind of generosity so we can give without hesitation or restraint? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss the importance of whole-hearted generosity. Lees meer
“Not only do I have a choice about which part of me I will live my life directed towards—the altruistic or selfish part of me—how I view the world, how I interact with people, and how I try to uplift people is very much my responsibility, as well.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
The Penguin and the Leviathan: How Cooperation Triumphs over Self-Interest
by Yochai Benkler
The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies
by Marcel Mauss and W. D. Halls
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149. How to Keep Going in Challenging Times: 5 Thoughts on Perseverance
17 oktober 2023 · 41 min
When we encounter challenges on our way to achieving our goals, we can get discouraged and feel the impulse to give up. The truth is the middle is often messy, and the process never really ends. Join us as we discuss how perseverance shapes us into the people we are ultimately meant to be. Lees meer
“The natural trajectory of the human experience is to become more pessimistic over time. The reality of living longer is seeing more negativity. So we have to nurture a growing optimistic view of our lives.” – Michael Berg
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148. Who Do You Want to Be?: 3 Understandings for Living Your Purpose
26 september 2023 · 1 uur
In this season of reflection, we often revisit the question of who we are meant to be in this lifetime. This episode of Spiritually Hungry was recorded live during Rosh Hashanah. Listen as we discuss the art of living your purpose in the New Kabbalistic Year. Lees meer
“Simply being a good person is not even close to what our souls are meant to do in this world. Only when we consistently remember this point can the potential of who we are actually meant to be, become reality.” – Michael Berg
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147. How Do I Make Things Right?: 3 Key Points to Forgiveness
19 september 2023 · 20 min
In the window of time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we have the opportunity to return to our past and set things right. In this mini-episode, we discuss the act of teshuvah and how we can make amends and reconnect to the Light at this powerful time of year. Lees meer
“There is no experience that we go through in which we don’t see through our own lens first and foremost. It is an added step, a conscious effort, to ask, ‘How did that person feel when I did this?’” – Monica Berg
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146. What Makes You Insecure?: 3 Ideas to Reframe Insecurity
12 september 2023 · 17 min
Life is too short to spend energy worrying about what other people think. Yet, a vast majority of society places value on the opinions of others. In a world where ideas and thoughts are shared freely, how do we guard ourselves against negative influences? Listen to this mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss how to use insecurity as an opportunity to learn about ourselves. Lees meer
“The only thing that should matter is what you think of yourself.”
— Michael Berg
Further Readings:
“Why Does Everyone Feel So Insecure All the Time?”
NYT Article by Astra Taylor
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145. Is Somebody Watching Me?: 3 Important Insights About the Creator
29 augustus 2023 · 22 min
Who’s with you wherever you go—ever present, even when you can’t see them? The Creator. Just like your shadow, the Creator watches every action. And each action influences the unique relationship you have with the Creator. In this mini episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss the importance of consciousness as you foster a positive connection with your source. Lees meer
“As I behave, so the Light of the Creator must behave with me.” – Michael Berg
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144. The Desire for More: 4 Tools to Fulfill Your Potential
22 augustus 2023 · 21 min
In the quest to achieve our dreams, we can get stuck in thoughts about yesterday and tomorrow. Kabbalists teach that the key to reaching our potential is living for today with gusto. Join Monica and Michael in this mini-episode as they explore key ingredients for fulfilling our greatest desires in life. Lees meer
“Understanding potential means there is a duality of thought—on the one hand, who I am, what I am, and where I am is perfect. On the other hand, my desire of who I am meant to be is endlessly greater than where I am right now.” – Michael Berg
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143. What’s Your Name?: 3 Surprising Truths About Names
15 augustus 2023 · 26 min
Whether you are naming a business, a child, or a new pet, you are likely to pour a good deal of thought into choosing a name. And for good reason—names are the conduits or channels through which the Light of the Creator flows into our lives. In this mini episode, Michael and Monica explore fascinating kabbalistic teachings around the significance of a name. Lees meer
“Imagine we are born with the outline of our name, and every day we are filling it in with life through actions of sharing, transformation, and growth.” – Michael Berg
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142. What Do They Remember?: 4 Tools for Modeling Kindness to Children
1 augustus 2023 · 18 min
We often assume our children are blocking us out. Our words of wisdom seem to go unacknowledged. However, they are listening more intently than we think. In this mini-episode, we discuss the importance of modeling the kind of humans we want our children to become because they are paying attention, even when it doesn’t seem like it. Lees meer
“How you deal with positive things and how you deal with life’s challenges is going to be the model upon which they begin to create their own personality and their own life.” – Michael Berg
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141. Why am I Holding On?: 5 Truths About Letting Go and Seeing the Good
26 juli 2023 · 16 min
There is so much goodness in store for us. But we often waste time and energy worrying, ruminating, and second-guessing ourselves. In this mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to surrender to the process and trust in the Creator so we are free to spend our energy pursuing passions and living in the moment. Lees meer
“Holding onto things, like anger or resentment, actually stops the Light of the Creator with its positive intentions from entering into the situation. Not letting go, not training ourselves persistently to actively let go, actually precludes many positive benefits and blessings from entering into our life.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It
by John Tierney & Roy F. Baumeister
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140. What is Real?: 3 Ways to Rethink What Your Eyes See
18 juli 2023 · 15 min
Only a fraction of what we see is based on input from our eyes. Everything else is filled in by connection in other parts of the brain. Meaning the way to change the negativity we experience in our lives is not by changing the world around you. It’s by changing your mind. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we talk about how to embrace radical optimism for the most fulfilling life. Lees meer
“If you’re experiencing negativity in your life right now, the way to change it is not by changing the outside world. It’s by changing your mind.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Deviate, by Beau Lotto
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139. How Do I Awaken Appreciation?: 3 Truths About Keeping Gratitude Alive
11 juli 2023 · 10 min
Even the most cherished gifts in our lives can begin to lose significance if we do not work to keep our appreciation for them alive. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we talk about the connection between appreciation and love and how we can awaken them every day. Lees meer
“Our biggest blinder is that when we lose appreciation, we tend to feel like we don’t love—what we once valued is no longer valuable. When we lose appreciation, we can’t access that love.” – Monica Berg
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138. The New You Starts Here: 3 Ways to Let Go of Excuses and Start Seeing Results
20 juni 2023 · 37 min
Gaining popularity among young adults is the idea of “doing the work.” And by “work,” we mean self-improvement and becoming a self-actualized being. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we dive into this trendy topic to sort out what it really takes to evolve into your highest self. Lees meer
“Spirituality is having such certainty in your connection with your source that you can make sense of the most challenging things happening in your life, learn from them, grow from them, and appreciate them.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
“‘Doing the Work’ and the Obsession With Superficial Self-Improvement,” by Jessica Grose
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/opinion/do-the-work.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Sunday%20Opinion
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137. Want to Be Great?: 5 Steps to Owning Your Innate Power
14 juni 2023 · 41 min
Does embracing your greatness make you feel uncomfortable? You are not alone. It seems counterintuitive that it is difficult to step into your highest self. It should be the easiest thing in the world! In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss what it takes to move through the discomfort and achieve your life’s purpose. Lees meer
“Engage with the question, ‘How deep is my positive impact on the people on whom I have great influence?’ That is really living a great life.” – Michael Berg
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136. Are you Ready for Greatness?: 5 Lessons for Overcoming What Holds You Back
8 juni 2023 · 39 min
Have you ever felt like you were meant for something great, but something was holding you back? It’s hard to embrace our greatness. But if we can identify what’s holding us back, we can overcome the discomfort, find flow, and achieve our highest potential. Join us in this episode of Spiritually Hungry as we unpack the steps to your most successful life. Lees meer
“To the degree that we have ego and, more importantly, to the degree that we are not actively working on diminishing our ego, we are not going to be able to express the greatness of our soul as it is meant to be revealed.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success, by George Mumford
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135. How Do I Become Immortal?: 3 Ways to Live and Leave a Lasting Imprint
29 mei 2023 · 39 min
Our words and our actions live on long after we have left this world. What many of us don’t realize is that the way we live our lives every day, in every moment, has the potential to render us immortal. Join us as we discuss what we leave behind when we die and the single most important question we should be asking ourselves every day. Lees meer
“The nature of life and death is that it is only a tiny glimpse of what lies in the unseen realms.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
“Why We Never Die” by Gabriel Rockhill, New York Times
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134. You Are Never Alone: 5 Points for Rethinking Loneliness
22 mei 2023 · 44 min
Are you feeling lonely? While it's normal to feel lonely from time to time, chronic loneliness can have a profound impact on mental and physical health. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss key points for cultivating a stronger relationship with yourself and your community in order to tap into deep fulfillment and joy in life. Lees meer
“A positive interaction between two people creates an energy that neither one alone can create. That explains the physiological benefits of connection because there is a tremendous spiritual energy that is awakened when people come together.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
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133. New Science and Spirituality : 4 Ways to Develop a Healthy Mind
8 mei 2023 · 34 min
Statistics about the rise of depression and anxiety are startling. But recent scientific studies show an interesting link between our physical wellness and spiritual connection. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss what modern research and ancient kabbalists have to say about achieving a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment through a strong spiritual practice. Lees meer
“You will never ever feel lonely if you have a strong connection to the Creator. One of the profound effects of spirituality is the inclination toward connection.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
The Awakened Brain by Dr. Lisa Miller
Everything On It by Shel Silverstein
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132. Living With Our Eyes Open: 4 Ways to Extract Much More Out of Every Moment
2 mei 2023 · 38 min
When was the last time you felt awe or wonder? Having a deep connection to the Creator means pausing daily to truly pay attention to what’s happening around you. This has become increasingly difficult with the distractions of our modern world. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry we talk about how to nurture a mindful sense of awareness. Lees meer
“The only way to pray incorrectly is to do it mindlessly.” – Monica Berg
“How to Pray with Our Eyes Open” by Tish Harrison (NYT Article)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/opinion/spring-nature-christianity.html
A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen
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131. Naturally Spiritual: 3 Parenting Tips for Raising Successful Children
25 april 2023 · 42 min
Did you know that children are born naturally spiritual beings? Children who are allowed to be curious and cultivate their spirituality are more likely to thrive. If fostering a spiritual practice has not been a priority for you in your parenting, it’s not too late! This week on Spiritually Hungry, we discuss the importance of supporting the spiritual growth of our children. We invite you to join us for an important conversation about parenting and raising spiritual kids. Lees meer
“What motivates the guidance we offer our children? Is it about us or is it about them? It’s never too late to instill in them that everything they need to know exists within themselves. But they have to be able to find that.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
The Spiritual Child by Lisa Miller
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130. Letting Go: The Secret to Manifesting Greater Blessings
10 april 2023 · 43 min
It’s human nature to try to control things. Some of us, in fact, try to control everything! We spend so much time trying to control our thoughts, what people think of us, and each potential outcome around every possible corner. Of course, the truth is we can't control everything, which creates more anxiety and leads to more stress. In this episode of the Spiritually Hungry podcast, Monica and Michael explore how letting go can make you unstoppable in the pursuit of your desires. It's a great paradox. The more we surrender to the moment, the more we can be present, make space for what we truly want and show up for every area of our lives as our true authentic selves. Lees meer
“Letting go doesn’t mean giving up your autonomy. It means surrendering to the process and the outcome. Everything is about what you learn along the way.” – Monica Berg
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129. I Don’t Want to Feel This Way: 5 Ways to Flip the Switch on Anxiety
4 april 2023 · 42 min
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety or depression? What if we told you the key to ridding yourself of these emotions resides within you? It’s true—we are imminently capable of changing our thoughts. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we’ll explain exactly what we mean and share ideas about how you can change how you experience life by shifting your perspective and finding more clarity. Lees meer
“If you start to change the lens through which you view your experience of life, your experience will actually change.” – Monica Berg
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128. Hear Me, Don’t Heal Me: 4 Powerful Ways to Show Up for a Friend
28 maart 2023 · 38 min
When a friend is in crisis, how do you show up? Every situation is different. And while you can’t fix someone, you can show up for them in a powerful, life-altering way. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we talk about the act of holding space for friends in need. How do we know when to step in? And how do we show love? We invite you to listen in on this important conversation. Lees meer
“If you are a person who holds yourself back, the one thing you will be left with is regret.”
– Monica Berg
Further Readings:
How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair? by David Brooks
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/opinion/despair-friendship-suicide.html
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127. Your Soul’s Purpose: 4 Ways to Find Meaning Through Reincarnation
21 maart 2023 · 41 min
Do you still have questions about reincarnation? We know you do because we received more emails about episodes 124 and 126 than about any other episode we’ve ever recorded. This week on Spiritually Hungry, we sit down to answer your biggest questions about reincarnation and what it means for you and this life you’re living right now. Lees meer
“One of the most fundamental truths about any attainment of wisdom is that you understand how little you do understand. The more you study, the more wisdom you gain, the more vast you realize the truth is.” – Michael Berg
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126. What Did I Come Back to Learn?: 4 Deeper Understandings About Reincarnation
7 maart 2023 · 35 min
Have you ever met a stranger and felt instantly comfortable in their company? Or have you ever experienced a deep familiarity with someone you are just getting to know? You may have met them before. Kabbalah teaches that our souls connect and reconnect over lifetimes, and therefore, the people you encounter are part of your higher purpose. We invite you to join us as we continue our conversation about reincarnation in this episode of Spiritually Hungry. Lees meer
“The secret of reincarnation is to make practical and visceral the connectedness of all the souls we come in contact with every day.” – Michael Berg
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125. Why Me?: 3 New Ways to Look at Life’s Biggest Challenges
28 februari 2023 · 55 min
Have you ever felt like the challenges you experience in life are meaningless? According to Kabbalah, every single bump in the road is there to help us evolve into something more than we are today. We invite you to join us for this live-recorded episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss the purpose of darkness in life. Lees meer
“You have the ability to say, this isn’t just a terrible thing I’m going through—there’s a purpose to this. And not only is there a purpose to this, but this is actually the purpose of life.” - Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Far From the Tree, by Andrew Solomon
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124. Reincarnation—Why Do I Need It?: 4 Teachings That Will Change Your Life
21 februari 2023 · 46 min
Does life ever feel so surprising that it doesn’t seem to make any sense? We know the feeling. Nothing in life is entirely random. There are many lifetimes at play. In part 1 of this 2-part episode of Spiritually Hungry, we get into the nitty gritty of reincarnation and discuss how to go beyond simply being a “good person" so we can clear the debts of the past. Lees meer
“Our soul’s purpose in this world is to get back to 100% of who we actually are. The spiritual work we do as we endeavor to become a better person is what makes us greater. We keep coming back until we become 100% of ourselves.” – Michael Berg
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123. Great Love: 5 Steps to Grow the Love in Your Relationship
13 februari 2023 · 45 min
What happens after that dramatic kiss in the rain? A romantic commitment is not the end of a love story. It’s just the beginning. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are excited to bring you this episode of Spiritually Hungry, all about the evolution of love after a couple drives off into the sunset. Lees meer
“This internal work is never complete, it is ever-evolving, and our relationships are intended to be as well. Individuals evolve individually so they can evolve together.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell
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122. Nurture the Soul: 3 Tools for Internal Growth
8 februari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
How do you nurture your soul? We would love to share a few simple but essential ways to give your soul the things it needs to grow and thrive. Spirituality is not a luxury for when we have extra time or energy. Rather, it can be integrated into every aspect of our lives. Join us, Monica and Michael Berg, as we talk about how to prioritize a daily spiritual practice on this episode of Spiritually Hungry. Lees meer
“Spirit is something that needs to be taken care of. It’s more important than any other pursuit, including the mind or the body.” – Monica Berg
Further Readings:
Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore
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121. Life Lessons from Mother Nature: 6 Take-Aways from the Great Outdoors
31 januari 2023 · 41 min
Nature is all around us. But how often do you really connect with the great outdoors? One of the most profound lessons we can learn from the natural world is the deep interconnectedness of all living things. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss the unique ways nature can expand our consciousness and impact our lives. Lees meer
“I don’t think it’s possible to live the life we are meant to live unless we are learning from nature, experiencing the awesome expansiveness of nature, and then internalizing that into our consciousness.”
– Michael Berg
Further Readings:
The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben
The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker
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120. There is Power in Silence: 5 Ways to Remain Authentic When You Have Something to Say
24 januari 2023 · 44 min
In a desire to share their truth, some people overshare and mistake it for authenticity. Not every truth needs to be shared. Authenticity is about being brave enough to be yourself and genuine enough to live according to your values. There is a time to speak up and a time for quiet reflection. In this insightful episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of oversharing and remain aligned to your core beliefs. Lees meer
“When you are actively looking at another person and judging them or saying something negative about them, you are actively putting yourself in a place of darkness and negativity.”
– Michael Berg
“Prince Harry and the Value of Silence” by Patti Davis
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/opinion/prince-harry-and-the-value-of-silence.html
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119. Awe Effect: 6 Tools to Ignite the Power of Awe
17 januari 2023 · 33 min
There are moments in life when we are struck speechless, so overwhelmed that we almost can’t process an experience. This is awe. It’s the feeling of being small in a way that also makes us feel part of Lees meer
something larger. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael unpack the complexities of awe and why it’s such an important component of our spiritual practice.
“In the deepest sense, awe takes us outside of physical selves and our ego into a connection with a much greater reality.” – Michael Berg
Further Readings:
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner
The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Lisa Miller
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118. Daily Renewal: 6 Ways to Seize the Moment for Change
10 januari 2023 · 38 min
The New Year invites us to start new chapters in our lives. The idea of a clean slate is motivating as we pursue change, but the truth is we can start something new at any time. Every breath of every day is full of possibilities. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael welcome 2023 with deep insight about how to seize the opportunity to create change in any given moment so you can live your best life. Lees meer
“Learn to become comfortable and sit with the things that make you uncomfortable.”
– Monica Berg
Further Readings:
Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Hardcover, by Dr. Mark Hyman MD (Available – February 21, 2023)
How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, by Katy Milkman
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117. Your Unique Power: 3 Ways to Tap Into Your Greatest Gifts
12 december 2022 · 38 min
The interesting thing about superpowers is they are often hiding in places we least expect to find them. But why is life set up in such a way that the most beautiful and powerful parts of ourselves are often concealed? And why is it so hard to discover them? In this live-recorded episode of Spiritually Hungry, with special guest Abigail Berg, Monica and Michael ask the tough questions that help us identify our most remarkable gifts we are meant to share with the world. Lees meer
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116. I Know I Can: 4 New Ways to See Self-Doubt
5 december 2022 · 39 min
Self-doubt is part of being human. The way we use it colors our experiences in life. Kabbalists teach that the greater the potential for Light, the greater the force of darkness there will be trying to challenge that Light. That darkness can manifest as self-doubt. Join Monica and Michael as they discuss how to rethink doubt and use it to achieve your highest potential. Lees meer
“Self-doubt can act as the opposition that we need and create for ourselves in order to push us toward our greatness and our greatest potential.” – Monica Berg
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115. Perfect By Design: 6 Ways to Reframe the Holidays with Family
29 november 2022 · 31 min
Navigating family or group dynamics of any kind during the holidays can sometimes feel heavy. Many of us even dread it. But we always have the choice to shift our mindset to be one of gratitude and joy and, in doing so, completely transform our experience of the holidays. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss the most powerful ways to reframe your interactions with relatives during the holidays and close the calendar year with appreciation. Lees meer
“Every situation I am in, be it my family dynamic or otherwise, is a place for me to be restricting and growing and changing and learning. When you view it like that, the person triggering you is simply the teacher.” – Michael Berg
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114. What We Must Learn: 4 Truths About Our Greatest Teachers
22 november 2022 · 40 min
Some of the greatest teachers in our lives come to us disguised as friends, partners, children, or even a taxi driver whose story touched us somehow in a matter of minutes. They are the people who help us discover ourselves in new ways. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join Monica and Michael as they share some of the most powerful influences in their lives and the lessons that have been deep and lasting. Lees meer
“The kabbalists share that in order to receive wisdom from a teacher, particularly a teacher imparting holy wisdom or truth, there needs to be great toiling or effort on the student’s part. And this toiling is usually in direct proportion to the student’s desire.” – Monica Berg
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113. Living Inspired: 6 Ways to Keep Motivation Alive
15 november 2022 · 34 min
Each of us can fall into a slump from time to time when we lack the drive to achieve our goals. Though many of us attempt to troubleshoot this problem backwards. In truth, motivation is the result of action, not the cause of it. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join Monica and Michael for a compelling conversation about keeping desire and motivation alive as we work toward our higher purpose. Lees meer
“If you do not protect your desire, you will find that you lack the motivation necessary to achieve big and important things.” – Michael Berg
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112. Do More, Care Less: 4 Tools for Letting Go of the Opinions of Others
9 november 2022 · 43 min
We all want to be thought well of. That’s just how we are built as humans. Approval equals survival on a primal level. But if we become so concerned about what others think that we are reluctant to ask for what we want for fear of judgment or rejection, it’s time to reevaluate how much weight we put in the opinions of others. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss when and why to stop caring about what others think so we can place more value in our own opinions of ourselves. Lees meer
“If you haven’t upset anybody, you haven’t done anything.” – Michael Berg
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111. The Gift of Being Different: 5 Ways to Identify Your Superpower
1 november 2022 · 32 min
While we seldom feel blessed when challenges arise, they can provide us with a lot of good information if we’re willing and open to looking at things from all sides. In fact, kabbalists teach a concept called Olam Hafuch, an upside-down world. What if positive and negative switched places? In this upside-down world, what seems like a disaster may actually prove to be a great gift in the long run. In this very special episode recorded in front of a live audience, Michael, Monica, and their daughter, special guest Abigail Berg, discuss The Gift of Being Different. Together, Monica and Abigail created The Gift of Being Different, a new children’s book that follows Abigail as she discovers what makes us different is, in fact, our superpower. Lees meer
“Everybody is different. And when we really accept that and honor that idea, we remove fear and judgment. And we’re able to embrace the uniqueness that everybody has to offer.” – Monica Berg
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110. Curiosity Creates Solutions – 4 Ways to Rethink the Stories You Tell
25 oktober 2022 · 45 min
As humans, we have a tendency to keep rereading the same chapter of our lives, dwelling on the past, and making up stories that are not based on fact. The assumptions we make about situations and people in our lives prevent us from seeing solutions or opportunities. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss how to embrace curiosity so we can be more engaged in the moment, put assumptions to rest, and discover what brings us joy. Lees meer
“The stories that we have assumed are often a great barrier to relationships, certainly a great barrier to happiness. Curiosity is what pierces through those assumptions.” – Michael Berg
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109. Setting Intentions: 5 Ways to Reframe Your Goals
4 oktober 2022 · 40 min
This moment of the Hebrew calendar is a time for reflection. As we look ahead toward what the New Year has in store for us, we often set intentions, focus our desires, and create plans for change. In this live episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael answer pressing questions from the audience about healing, readying ourselves for abundance, and achieving our highest purpose. Lees meer
“The most exciting thing is when there is a real thirst, a real desire, not just for more blessings and more Light, but to achieve the purpose of one’s soul in this world… It’s a binary decision. There is no way that any of us can accomplish the purpose of our soul without a tremendous investment of work… Personally, I want to be of the few who actually accomplish completely what my soul came to this world to do.” – Michael Berg
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108. Ask, Don’t Assume: 5 Ways to Stay Curious
20 september 2022 · 34 min
You know what they say about assumptions? In short, they are bad. The danger in making assumptions is that they set us up for disappointment. They can easily evolve into expectations and lead us to make decisions based on information we assume is still valid. The truth is change is inevitable, which makes assumptions counterproductive. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss the best spiritual tool we have on hand to end the trap of making assumptions. Lees meer
“So much of our pain is based on assumptions. If we were able to really live a life that questions more and is more curious, rather than assuming, the benefit of that would be, not just that we’d be wiser and know more, but more importantly we’d have less pain and more joy.”
– Michael Berg
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107. The Foundation of Wellbeing: 5 Ways to Adopt Sustainable Self-Care
13 september 2022 · 44 min
Hustle culture leads many of us to wear ourselves thin while taking care of all our responsibilities, plus the needs of everyone else. This is simply not sustainable. In order to be spiritually nourished, we must listen to the needs of our souls. If you don’t know what you want, no amount of self-care will make you happy or fulfilled. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss the foundation of wellbeing and five tools for cultivating a true self-care practice. Lees meer
“You can search for ways to take care of yourself. But I think the big question is, does any of that really lead you to greater happiness? It will not be possible—except maybe in the short term—unless you are really taking the time to know yourself.” – Michael Berg
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106. 4 Easy Fixes: How to Overcome Challenges
6 september 2022 · 18 min
Unexpected troubles have a tendency to overwhelm and overpower us, even when everything else in our lives looks pretty good. The truth is, the problems we face are often not as dire as they feel. In this mini episode of Spiritually Hungry, Monica and Michael discuss four key ways you can turn your feelings of helplessness into empowerment. Lees meer
“How you respond to the stressors, the challenges, and the unknown in life is really what your life becomes.” – Monica Berg