Humanity has a unique role in the natural world. Unlike other creatures, we have the capacity to complete the great big ecological sphere we are parts of. Yet, our current behavior disrupts the delicate balance of the ecosystem, creating harm…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Can We Learn from Nature about Sustainable Development?
In our times, humanity has drifted far from the natural balance that governs living systems. When a wolf hunts, it takes only what it needs to sustain itself. It does not hoard, exploit, or disrupt the delicate harmony of its…
How Do You Protect Your Mental Health?
Protecting yourself mentally does not mean putting up walls or shielding yourself from the world. Instead, it is about learning to flow harmoniously with nature and the people around you. The idea that out of fearing blows, we close ourselves…
Why Is There a Lack of Kindness in the World?
There is a lack of kindness in the world because people do not love each other. Moreover, the world was created precisely for people to develop loving and kind relations to one another. We are placed into such a situation…
Why Did God Create Humans as the Main Beings on Earth?
That is indeed a complicated topic. God creates us humans as intelligent beings and gave us the ability to correct ourselves, i.e., to invert our inborn egoistic nature to altruism. If we refuse to do so and remain foolish, then…
What Are the Most Effective Ways to Mend a Broken Relationship?
In our lives, broken relationships stem from misunderstandings, both large and small, and they can leave us feeling lost and confused. Many experts suggest trying to understand the other person’s perspective, recognizing that actions are not always intentional. But what…
What Makes a True Hero?
A true hero is someone who serves as an example to follow—not necessarily through dramatic feats or daring stunts, but by being relatable and grounded in qualities we all aspire to develop. A hero is not defined solely by their…
What Role Does Education Play in Promoting Peace and Preventing Conflict?
One of my students told me a story about a Korean woman who was flying from Seoul to California with her four-month-old baby. Before the flight, she handed out 200 small bags to all the passengers. In the bags were earplugs, sweets,…
Can Trump Stop the Hatred Between the Left and the Right?
Today, Trump has become a name that stirs emotions globally—excitement, fear, inspiration, or despair. His actions, grand gestures, and flair for being in the spotlight are nothing new, especially in the context of American politics. It is his hallmark. I…
What Is the Meaning of Baal HaSulam’s Nigun “Azamer Beshvachin”?
The nigun Azamer Beshvachin (I Will Sing in Praises) is based on the following poem by Kabbalist Isaac Luria (the ARI): To enter into the gates Of the orchard of apples, which are sacred. We shall now prepare for her a new…
7 Tips for an Easier Life: A Spiritual Perspective
One of my students brought me a list of 7 tips for an easier life, asking me to give my response to them, so here it goes… 1) The ability to wait is the best ability one can master. If it…
The Parable of the Sage and the Cracked Pot
There is a parable about a sage who used to carry water in two pots, one of which was cracked. Every day he brought the cracked pot home filled only halfway with water. One day, the pot itself said: “I’m…