Rav Kook (38) Hanging Out With Hashem : Why Mitzos Feel like a Burden

Are you serving Hashem because you have to, or because you want to? In today’s class, we explore the profound transition from a modality of "conquering" and "forcing" ourselves to do Mitzvos, to a state of inner alignment. Just like in a healthy marriage, where we spend time with our spouse not out of a sense of duty, but out of a genuine desire to "hang out," our relationship with the Divine should be fueled by love and connection. Key Topics Covered: Survival Mode vs. Thriving: Why the "I have to" mindset is a symptom of survival mode, and how to reclaim your "want" by aligning with your deepest values. Self-Worth & Service: Understanding that you show up for Hashem because you—and the light you bring to the world—are worth it. Lessons from the Greats: We dive into powerful stories from the Arizal and the Rebbe Rayatz during his time in prison to see what true devotion looks like under pressure. Rav Kook’s Vision: Why this restoration of "Serving with Love" is intrinsically tied to the Land of Israel and the spiritual healing of our generation. The goal is simple: To stop "doing" Judaism and start "living" in a relationship with Hashem.

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Rav Kook (38) Hanging Out With Hashem : Why Mitzos Feel like a Burden is an episode from NachDaily: 5 Minute Perek of Tanach covering the entire Navi. Sefer Yehoshua, Shoftim, Shmuel, Melachim, Yeshaya, Yirmiya, Yechezkel, Hoshea, Yoel, Amos, Ovadya,Yona, Micha, Nachum, Chabakuk, Tzefania, Chagai, Melachi, Zecharya and Tehilim by Nach Daily, 5 minute Perek of TANACH.

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This episode was published on Jan 29, 2026.

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