Rabbi Manis Friedman: Overcoming the Addiction to Self on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
If you have to make a choice between being needy or being needed, it's a no-brainer.
Ever feel like you're constantly searching for something to fill an inner void? Rabbi Manis Friedman might have some answers. In this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, he dives into the concept of 'addiction to self'. Rabbi Friedman believes that we're all born with this innate self-centeredness. If we don't outgrow it, we risk feeling perpetually stuck, no matter how many external achievements we rack up.
He discusses how modern life's abundance hasn't necessarily made us happier and why we often turn to people, possessions, or even harmful habits to fill that emptiness. Rabbi Friedman also touches on deeper issues like intimacy, relationships, and the difference between genuine needs and addictive tendencies. His perspective is both eye-opening and engaging, offering listeners a fresh take on finding true fulfillment.
If you're curious about how to move beyond your own primal needs and live a more peaceful life, this episode is a must-listen.