How to STAY CALM even in stressful situations

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[@krishnapartha]

“Our reaction can be worse than the original problem…”

[@krishnapartha]

@@robertruge2916 hello brother please say more. :-) thank you.

[@Om-qq3oy]

@@nomansland6376 The only, best thing to do is find a way to just walk away. If guilt gets triggered in the process try to see if they caused it. They are sick people, it's nothing personal.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Our reaction can be draining and this is the main principle of the Scientology religion philosophy. The reactive mind, they call it. 😄

[@redruby747]

Yes

[@jahunmoayedzadeh9194]

Story of my life

[@jamessullivan9468]

Rabbi there has to be something to ur teachings,im not really religious but there has to be something to ur teachings because it makes me feel better,ur very smart

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I want to hug him. He has given me so much wisdom and strength through his teachings. I am thankful to God for guiding me to Rabbi Simon Jacobson. Thank you Rabbi

[@doughayden]

I stated a morning routine where I exercise and setup my day. A big part of that is to seek elder wisdom and knowledge, and your KZbin channel is now a part of this routine. Thank you Rabbi Simon Jacobson. Greatful for your insight.

[@margo5919]

I’m going to make these videos part of my daily practice

[@lbsatyah501]

Remember conscious breathing is beneficial to relaxation👍🏾🌻

[@ricardoperes4002]

Well said, friend. Prana is essential, after all.

[@lbsatyah501]

Much Respect👍🏾

[@om7854]

'Most of us don't do what we need to do' :) I know that so well.

[@ricardoperes4002]

"You are not a product of your circumstances. You are who you are". Thank you, Rabbi Simon. Sooner or later people will realize they are spirit. Bless your efforts.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

"Your gun is just a toy of your world and your many gods, but I am of one God and many worlds." Nice wisdom & death acceptance ! 💓

[@Callummullans]

I think with today’s focus on mental health it’s easy to get caught up on identifying thoughts and emotions rather than effecting our attitude.

[@porables]

Almost killed 2 people because of anger, got away with it, didn't realise how bad was I reacting..still struggle with this but I learned to stay away from provocative situations

[@srceleste53]

I was a heroin addict for ten years, then decided to stop. It was very odd to me because my spirit was still intact. I had many challenges in rebuilding myself but the spirit/soul always saved me. In fact at the moment of my greatest success, I was nearly murder during a violent rape in my apartment. That was worse than everything else, and there was decades of everything else. Still the soul remained pure. Many thanks, Rabbi Jacobson. Your talks are helpful in putting life occurrences in perspective. Bless you, sir.

[@JaneDoe-qh8ud]

It's been 14 years of this nightmare I shamefully confess I've been conditioned to react poorly

[@seH2i]

I suggest you watch this video more than once. The Rabbi states the problem and within his discussion are the antidotes, the Spiritual remedy for your situation. As he stated, everyone is different so when someone leaves you a comment it may not pertain to your particular experience. You can't sum this topic up in a 1 or 2 paragraph comment. The video is 1 hour and 20 minutes long for a reason - it's in depth. As I said, watch and listen to this video more than once, the Rabbi is a Soul Surgeon ~

[@texasoutlook60]

You are not alone!

[@L_MD_]

@@texasoutlook60 yes! Agree. I think we’ve all been there as we are after all, human beings …

[@StarsManny]

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[@freelancedentist9480]

I have never been religious but this helped me

[@leprechaunalley7207]

Boy, I am sure glad I found you! I wish I would’ve known about you when I was 24. This is like the icing on the cake to release the trauma.

[@MelodyDunkley-mx4le]

This is one of the Rabbi's best talks I've heard yet and they are all excellent

[@gabe-gt9fb]

Rabbi I'm at the point where I don't want anything but for everybody to be happy , I found a great peace and no longer look at life the same , I feel so happy. And your right I use to mad dog people and now I look at them like my brothers and sisters thank you rabbi.

[@carloscabala]

Its not just in Brooklyn, its all over the world. I live in Almada, Portugal, the same noise of the cars, machines and ambulances.

[@calenit52]

So much wisdom... so thankful for you sharing with us!! Inifinte blessings

[@TheDragonsProphet]

Thank you, Rabbi. We need more people to teach of calmness and self reflection. ❤ our world today is full of disregulated people, and they raise children that way too.

[@jacobgnanapragasam929]

Thank you Rabbi I found your channel just after 7th of October atrocity committed on Jeweish people. I am a Christian by birth. You teach peace and your teachings brings more focus into Jesus's teaching. Thank you. I subscrbed to your channel and watch all videos

[@Truthseeker371]

When we can thank for the air, water, and sunshine we have every day, we have no more stress and anxiety. Lack of gratitude for everything is the cause of dissatisfaction. It applies to both the rich and poor.

[@user-vp2wt6zg2c]

I think you're absolutely correct and it was something I needed to read today. Also Rabbi Jacobson has become a necessity. I have a therapist but she seems to think I don't have any issues. She has a lot of positive opinions about me which she voices, but after the appointment I feel like "So what !"

[@sightunseen6802]

46:22 Sufferer: “If that person suffered like I have, they also wouldn’t have been able to handle it.” Rabbi: “It’s not that people suffer less than you, but they have the tools to counter it. … One person can be more resilient than another.” You’re an excellent psychologist and psychotherapist Rabbi. I am studying the “growth mindset” v. “fixed mindset” in the context of addiction counseling. People with a growth mindset believe they can change - the circumstances don’t change but their mindset adapts. (Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.) Therefore they show more resilience because their tool is to adapt and not give up. Thank you 🙏

[@dannycassinellibarac9993]

Procrastination, forgetting, being lazy, projecting your shadow on the other, being indiferent towards the other, making conclusions to fast.

[@yavuzkestane9952]

What do you mean by that?

[@akai.christo]

Thank you Rabbi Jacobson ✡️🙏♥️🔥 Wish you and everybody here a great day and week!! 💪🙂👍

[@kimberlyregina]

Thank you Rabbi 🙏🏾

[@Soulful_Pizza]

Your content is of very high quality and merits a huge thank you! I've recently found your podcast and appreciate your choice of topics and world view. It's quite refreshing.

[@user-gh6sn3wd7v]

You've helped a lot of people with these wonderful talks sir!

[@nina4419]

Thank you Rabbi for sharing your wisdom with us. Hope you are lecturing in Canada soon.

[@drewe9514]

Todah Rabah Rabbi, much love.

[@Natantovli]

Love this Rabbi! So wise genuinely😊

[@Life_42]

This is the best KZbin channel ever created and may be forever!

[@StevenKroeger]

The key is to build a strong foundation If you build your foundation on sand you will sink

[@TheKrispyfort]

Not if you send pillars down deep into the sands for the foundations to rest upon

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1801]

The comment above and the response to it above is what I "love" about "cliches", "bumper stickers", "t-shirts" and even "Bible chapters:verses as analogies....The cliche itself, and how some "clever" person comes up with some way to EXTEND the metaphor or analogy, sometimes beyond the point of fit.🙄🤣🤣

[@lindawozniak2992]

It's interesting that sirens kept going PAST as you calmy taught!--actually a great illustration of your lesson. Thank you for this teaching!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Thank you Rabbi - "I knew what I was feeling. but what was I thinking " - Now I seek equanimity, and encourage it in others. Once I was an angry young man 🙏 But now I am older 🙏 and kindness is my choice of behavior 🙏

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

Yes I read and watched awakening.It was wonderful,I saw it as a window into the soul.Thank you for another enlightening video.

[@MelodyDunkley-mx4le]

I love that short prayer !

[@stevenmonte1496]

I am so thankful for your videos, they are bringing me so much peace and wisdom during a turbulent time. Thank you.

[@Hi-gc2jl]

Insightful, intelligent and uplifting. You’re a beautiful being Rabbi!

[@rae-annhendershot508]

My parents & siblings were reactive which helped me to choose to self-regulate because I hated the volatile world I lived in. At 16 years, God taught me to re-frame my past so I could still have a good life:-)

[@hlibborysov3655]

sweet sixteen

[@Andriajoyous81]

Just at the right moment, I saw this video. Listening. Thank you. 💛

[@user-oe4hj7gq3q]

I agree, calm amidst the storm, specially when knowingly one has to constantly navigate through challenges created by others who can not tolerate someone trying to better themselves by learning disciplines leading to a better understanding of self and own Soul.

[@pattreadwell6149]

Thank you rabbi

[@faizakazmi1531]

The morning prayer reminder was a good one.. its a common one as well..

[@carlonedelko7381]

Thankyou Rabbi

[@WillieBloom]

Thank you Rabbi Jacobson.

[@brianburkart]

Finding this KZbin channel has been such a wonderful experience

[@Mars-dn4lz]

Thank you Rabbi, I will definitely keep listening to your lectures...Your insights bring tears to my eyes..You help so very very much..Thank you

[@ig2413]

Thank you, Rabbi

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1801]

Fascinating....The timing of the sirens (in the background) seems to emphasize what you're talking about. It's like they're really saying: "Pay closer attention to this!"

[@SaritWorld]

Thank you for all the knowledge.

[@rebeccacastillo4789]

Thank you Rabbi

[@gurubhakti1512]

Thanks rabbi 🙏🌹🙏

[@joseph-jg2ie]

One of the best videos I’ve watched in a long time! Thank you Rabbi

[@davids_d3246]

Sir, God Bless You. Thank you for this life Lesson. David

[@DC-pw6mo]

I am so blessed to have found you, Rabbi. I was thirsty for wisdom. Much gratitude for this. Thank you

[@Robert.Prescott]

I spent a lot of time, when I was younger, thinking of what I "wish" I had said, following a confrontation. "I should have said this", or "I wish I had said that" wanting to feel like I had the upper hand with a few clever words. But, of course, when I did finally give someone a piece of my mind, at that crucial moment. I regretted it almost immediately. I did not feel vindicated or validated or proud. I felt only small and petty. It was a valuable lesson. We are not meant to feel good about hurting others. Verbally or physically. I tell my children "there will likely be many times when you think you "regret" not saying something during a confrontation, but, you will surely regret EVERY time that you do say something." Stay calm, keep your wits about you. Thank you for everything that you share, I love listening to your videos, sometimes I will just leave one playing in the background. I imagine you as my wise Jewish grandfather, thanks again!

[@proudmoroccan8164]

Thank you Rabbi Simon Jacobson for the lecture.

[@rxnlfr7664]

Sincronía....gracias por sus palabras era justo lo que necesitaba entender, escuchar, reflexionar, etc

[@terrienhumain6723]

Thank you.

[@user-hs3kg3ci3i]

That self perception happens to build resentment which completely defines who the child is growing up and begins to protect one’s self by fabricating their own storyline because they experienced bullying and being told they couldn’t do anything or were told they weren’t smart enough but this brings up the fact that it’s important to show your child love and affection when growing up because that is what builds strong character however I am thankful for my experience and do forgive my parents because they just grew up in a different era and maybe didn’t receive love as much as they should’ve when they were young such as the horrors my mother went through as a child, forgiveness is the answer to that and learning to accept my life the way things are and value the self love I have for myself and also for others. The key is simple ❤

[@thevoo..6988]

Thank you , good job 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@indracunningham9196]

Thank you to you and your team that was very emotional and insightful

[@Jaxxx79]

I think what helps develop as a person period is developing qualities that don’t come natural to oneself of course not to the extreme to loose self. But it’s usually what self either admires in others or envy’s

[@dorisstucki7207]

Dear Rabbi, thank you for that clearing words. It makes me feel so happy to hear this to me logical thought from the Jewish tradition, where I feel so deep truth and I got so much help on my way. It’s for me also so, the way we go is so important. Sometimes I am sad that I needed to make mistakes in my life and I’m thinking how I ever could say words who hurt someone, then I think of all the journey that I could make and it makes me feel that it was so precious and even a bit blessed from time to time.

[@aldinaatic9360]

Great words of wisdom, respect 👏🙌🍀

[@kellyb1420]

Thank you so much ❤

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Thank you so much for all the great information.

[@inyoureyes25]

I appreciate your teachings. I want to add Medical Medium books, share understanding of soul. Thank you again for sharing your wisdom. 🙏

[@neil7245]

Dear sir, Many thanks Rabbi Jacobson for your help here with your words. My mind is like a crushed ball walking round the streets amongst people, cars, rushing and noise everywhere. I get so in need of escape its unbeatable at times. I walk around shops looking at clothes and cars and all sorts of things. Then I try finding a quiet place and have a latte. I'd I'm lucky for some unknown reason it just lifts for 1 to 2% where this mental loads just gone. Then I question myself what was that? Why was I like that. Yet its incredibly real. I'm wondering if I'm just feeling anxiety of my surroundings. I really think I need to leave where I'm living. It just doesn't have anything to offer me. I've worked extremely hard to put everything together here. Yes maybe that's a success as it's OK and comfortable. Yet its absolutely not really as I'm trapped and haven't any social life or anyone I can just talk openly with with realism. I've a partner I love very much. She's also like myself. I go on with her about it. Then I shut up as it's no good me going on to her about it. I don't know what to do. I've health problems myself. In days gone by I'd get out and find any job and use work as a relief. Yes that did work for a while. I've done many jobs. My last job was in a busy bank and I lost it in a minute. I lived in my job 7 days a week. It was everything. When I lost it wow life went crazy. I've battled it ever since with colossal situations. Not meaning to go on yet I think that something just pushes and drives me on and on. It's hard to word though. Sometimes driving on and on actually makes the problems get more bigger and bigger. Yet when I look back at things sometimes I try to pat myself on the back. I actually get shivers and nerves just seeing back thinking that was me. Now I'm no one realy you might say interesting or particularly clever or ever been in any high position. I feel I've to carry on and keep pushing though. I recently lost my father, my auntie, my uncle and one great friend. It's not easy. Do many wonderful memories. Now I feel like I'm walking alone in the misty dark fields at night without a light. I'm wondering where I'm at now and what the next chapter will be and how I can get out of this way of living in such heavy times. I need something to focus on. I need to shift to positive. I don't know what else to say. Many thanks.

[@abogadocarlosmorthera]

Pure pearls of wisdom! Any wonder why Judaism has survived for millennia? Many thanks, dear Rabbi Jacobson, for sharing. Blessings from Cancún, México 🇲🇽

[@seH2i]

Excellent, excellent expanded discussion of one topic. What you've covered here in 1 hour and 20 minutes is equivalent to a season of visits to a psychologist. Deep diving with the Rabbi ! I'm a Soul Surgeon and a Hope Dealer ~

[@SignorNessuno65]

After watching countless self-help videos by trained therapists and doctors with no success, it took a rabbi to explain things clearly to me.

[@kimchamberlain8476]

I am so glad that I have found your videos. I have thirsted for this type of Jewish wisdom for most of my life. My DNA is 92% Jewish but due to circumstances beyond my control very early in my life I was deprived exposure to the Jewish faith. Although I have found profound learning with other thinkers and traditions, I have felt a void somewhere. These talks speak to the divine aspects of humanity yet at the same time, offer down to earth practical wisdom that stresses accountability and goodness. Thank you so much for uploading these treasures.

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You have the spark you are one of the tribe welcome home go to a chabad house take small steps becoming observant can be like a seed growing into a plant and jews come in at all levels don’t worry about it attach to a rabbi locally ❤🕎🥰✡️❤️we love you and care stay with rabbi Jacobson

[@Michael-hl3gx]

Thank you so much, Inherently revolutionary(understanding dignity)

[@swenett1308]

My husband and I were having a nice conversation this morning (July 2 2023) and I come to realize that when things are sent/thrown at us, we may take it as an attack whereby we feel we have to defend ourselves. So instead of taking in things like new information we take it as an attack to our integrity. I have a family member that when someone says "I was abused like a child" that person takes it as an accusation rather than someone wanting opening up to them. Its not telling that person that they are the agitator but That person goes on the defense and before you realize it you're talking about things where that person is talking about how this person and that person hurt them. They use that tactic because they do not know how to show compassion.

[@josefmoran20]

Solid advice every time. Thank you.

[@user-wy7ed2qv2z]

Very beatifull saying of u rabbi thank u to share the rich knowledge

[@ScottMitchell2]

Top notch wisdom Rabbi. Thanks

[@L_MD_]

An absolute honour to have listened to your words all the way from Australia

[@gc2161]

Blinds us from doing what's right - that's me

[@mellycarreon4026]

Thank you!❤ “I thank you for returning my soul to me. This soul that you’ve given me is pure. You created it, you shaped it, you’ve infused it within me, and you protect it.”

[@michaelhall7546]

Totally agree and yet I'm going to ignore your obvious truthfulness tonight sir 🙂

[@thorman944]

Thank you, Rabbi Jacobson. I am a Christian, but your teaching is relevant to any believer in YHVH, regardless of their 'religion'. I try to listen to one of your videos each day. You give us great insight and great wisdom that you spend your time and efforts to spread to the world.

[@Levfomin]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MelodyDunkley-mx4le]

I can get unnerved at the slightest stress producing situation, but the next morning I'll wake up REFRESHED and realize the situation is a lot less stressful than I had initially assumed. I love Rabbi Jacobson He is creative and pragmatic and I'm getting a lot out of this talk

[@MelodyDunkley-mx4le]

Faith is miraculous!

[@crystalburrell3852]

You are beautiful, love the way you convey your knowledge and wisdom

[@TheMissbehaven1]

THANKS. ..I thought I was alone in my perspective of living. ...

[@amyberthod]

Deep breath help me, Thank you

[@Wolf-bw8tf]

Thank you for your insight I really appreciate it.

[@killikelle9255]

Understanding perspective.. gave me the underpinnings to be able to dismiss and eventually forgive others. First understanding of myself. I've been able to cultivate real self love, respect and discipline. This has provided the platform from which I am now able to show my love and respect to others like in my truest sense. To establish boundaries and have the integrity to hold them. To remain dismissive to conflict n operate under my will always. In short. I'm not a saint I'm just me. N I love her everyday her heart beats. Im not rich, successful, nor doing that great some days. I know who I am though. Everything I been through. N Im good.

[@neil7245]

Dear rabbi, Thank you for this it's wonderful information. I guess I look at myself where I'm at whilst listening to what you're saying. I quite simply question myself a lot of the time. Just speaking about myself I actually wonder if I just can't help inconsistency especially with my emotions. Something takes over me again and again. I've had to question this. I wonder if I'm just one person. Not meaning this in a crazy way. I seem to kind of shift into different roles. I'm always looking for some kind of balance to this or wisdom in knowing how my emotional patterns might transpire. I think maybe this is just part of the living of life here on earth. When I was younger I just went out in any weather without a worry. Now it's not so simple as I go out with a hundred things. I often wondered how I got through the day back then. Crunching through snow going home having spend my last pennies on a bag of chips. I guess I lived in a mystical spiritual world. Now I'm grabbing my bobble hat when I see a dark cloud.

[@DollarBill2022]

I pray for one more trickle of Gods wisdom so I may understand more tools to use to help. Amazing how many ways there really are even for a 70 year old retiree with a disabled retired wife. We both know we can't get stuck on our selves. Vulnerable = Valor stick it out to the end, souls don't die

[@amandamaria-mo1hc]

Yes very correct

[@newphaze4t370]

Where have you been all my life? No matter. I am here now.❤

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1801]

Listening to you talk Rabbi about AWARENESS, I'm aware of a memory of a song I used to DESPISE vehemently that played on one of those "Top 20" FM radio stations that played "all hits all the time" back in the late 1980's by a group of recording artists that went by the name of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. The title of the song is, I believe, called "What You Are" and it began with the lyrics: "🎵I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know if you know what I mean"....🎶 I bring that song up, because of an intellectual conflict that it NOW makes me AWARE of...(The question of): What's better-- "blissful ignorance", or "awareness"?? If you want to "have your cake, and eat it too" by wanting BOTH... (Awareness AND blissful ignorance)... I look forward to your next talk as to how EXACTLY one is to achieve that.🙄🤣😉

[@markusperscheid4278]

Pleasure to hear your words. Excellent work.👌🏼 Voice remember to Lennon. Grüße von München. Thank you 🌹

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That was very good. Thank you, May God Bless You. Best Dave from Ca.

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Enjoyed this message

[@MelodyDunkley-mx4le]

Thanx

[@za1pp]

This man is a genius

[@drewe9514]

Very much so, Shalom my brother!