Proper Intention and A Healthy Relationship | Elul

In this rich and wide-ranging shiur, Rav Dov Ber Cohen unpacks what teshuva really means at its core: not a checklist of external changes, but a genuine return to healthy relationship — with yourself, with others, and with Hashem. He draws a sharp distinction between New Year's resolutions and the inner transformation that Torah asks of us. Rabbi Dov Ber explores the two stages of teshuva — the ratzon, the deep inner want, and the action that proves the want is real. He teaches that your neshama is always already experiencing ahava, yira, simcha, and devekut; teshuva is the work of bringing your conscious life into alignment with what your soul already knows. He also offers practical guidance on the yetzer hara, inner child work, lashon hara, and how to use bad habits as triggers for connection with Hashem — meeting yourself with honesty rather than performance. 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]