Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that life is pass-fail, not graded and that perhaps we all need to take is a little easier on ourselves… A shout out to my dear neighbors who are having a rough time…

Rabbi Brian talks about how sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be to make our lives more challenging… obviously, this is a bad idea. A shout out this week to Evan who is having yet more health issues.

Rabbi Brian discussed “the rule of three” — how after telling someone to do something three times, we need to stop telling them. A shout out to the wise women I quoted in this episode. May God continue to bless you with clarity, wisdom, and peace.

Rabbi Brian talks about a Rumi quote, “Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment.” And, hey, I’m one of the most clever people I know. A shout out this week to me, I turned 38! :)

Rabbi Brian re-creates a prayer about the 23rd Psalm. (The Lord is my shepherd.) A special shout out this week to Ellen whose beloved died last week, another to Dave whose son is facing some trouble in Africa, and one to Rebecca and family who have faced medical trauma…

Rabbi Brian talks about what Christmas might really be about — allowing more of God into the world! With shout outs to Rabbi AR for his inspiring story and Pastor Dan for his Street Prophets article.

Rabbi Brian talks about Channukah, the festival of lights… and what he doesn’t like about it. (And, a shout out to SJTL, who knows why.)

Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that he’s a little stressed and ponders the fact that it might not be the circumstances in his life that are stressing him out.

Rabbi Brian talks about gift-giving… what are the factors that go into a well received gift.