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The Liberating Effect Ep. 10: Overcoming Darkness - Don't Battle, Pivot
The Liberating Effect Ep. 10: Overcoming Darkness - Don't Battle, Pivot
The Liberating Effect Ep. 10: Overcoming Darkness - Don't Battle, Pivot
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Learn how shifting focus can help overcome challenges with insights from 'Letters for Life' discussed by Rabbi Mendy Greenberg and Michelle Overstreet.
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Episode Overview
- Shifting focus from problems can lead to healing.
- Redirecting thoughts is more effective than battling them.
- Practical applications include focusing on positivity.
- The concept of 'hasech hadat' helps in overcoming negativity.
- Personal anecdotes illustrate the power of mental redirection.
"The more a person succeeds in stopping to dwell on their condition, the greater ability their body's natural healing powers have."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of The Liberating Effect, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, MY House CEO Michelle Overstreet, and Isaac Smoldon dive into the transformative lessons from chapter ten of 'Letters for Life - Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe'. This chapter, aptly titled 'Overcoming Darkness - Don't Battle, Pivot', offers a refreshing perspective on handling life's challenges.
The hosts discuss the power of shifting focus away from problems rather than confronting them head-on. Imagine trying not to think about pink elephants—it's impossible, right? The same goes for negative thoughts; instead of wrestling with them, the key is to pivot and focus on something else entirely. This episode is filled with personal anecdotes, like how a windstorm during a vacation became an unexpected lesson in gratitude and patience.
The hosts share insights on how this concept can apply to various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional challenges. Rabbi Mendy introduces the idea of 'hasech hadat', or moving one's mind away from troubling thoughts, which can lead to healing and peace. It's a gentle reminder that sometimes the best way to tackle a problem is not to tackle it at all but to redirect your energy towards positivity and light.
So, next time you're caught in a storm of negativity, why not ask yourself: is there something else I could focus on? After all, as the episode suggests, sometimes a little light can push away a lot of darkness.