Life Is A Roller Coaster | The Nine Days

In this shiur, Rav Dov Ber Cohen teaches during the Nine Days, drawing on the spiritual concept of ratzo v'shov, the soul's natural rhythm of expansion and contraction. Rather than treating low periods as failures, Rabbi Dov Ber reframes katnut, smallness and disconnection, as part of the very structure of growth. The neshama is not meant to feel constantly inspired; the real avodah begins precisely when inspiration fades. With characteristic warmth, he offers grounded, practical guidance on self-nurture, moderation, and meaningful downtime. He distinguishes clearly between guilt and responsibility, showing how both privilege and hardship call us not toward shame but toward purposeful, joyful living. Drawing from Pirkei Avot, Rebbe Nachman, and the beracha of chesronon, Rabbi Dov Ber teaches that lack itself is a gift, the very engine of yearning, relationship, and becoming. Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources - Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: [email protected]