Summary of Nitzavim: Circumcising our Hearts ♥️

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

This video discusses the concept of "circumcising our hearts." The video explains that whenever we experience a negative thought, we should replace it with three positives. This practice can help rewire our neural pathways and ultimately lead to positive change.

• 00:00:00 The verse we're discussing in this parsha talks about the heart and how it can be treacherous, with many warnings against trusting it. The heart is divided into two parts - the inner heart which houses the voice of God, and the outer heart which defends and protects it. The hasidic masters say that the outer heart is always protecting us, but it can be corrupted.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of "reactivity" and how it is a barrier to the spiritual heart. It talks about how in order to access the spiritual heart, one needs to be in prayer, in nature, or during moments of great clarity. It says that in order to initiate change, it is always up to the individual to take the first steps. The video then goes on to talk about the importance of circumcision of the heart, and how it is something that should be done after one has initiated the work of teshuva. It concludes by saying that Hashem should bless us with awareness of our problem, and that after we do this, the rest of the change will come easily.
• 00:10:00 This video discusses the concept of "circumcising our hearts." The video explains that whenever we experience a negative thought, we should replace it with three positives. This practice can help rewire our neural pathways and ultimately lead to positive change.