Shovavim: Taking Back Control of Your Life

Shovavim is not about fixing one area of life — it’s about who you are connected to.In this shiur, we explore the deeper meaning of Shovavim and Tikkun HaYesod, not as a single struggle, but as the work of bringing your entire life back into alignment with Hashem.When a person is only 20% connected to Hashem, the other 80% is automatically connected elsewhere — to distractions, desires, habits, emotions, and external forces that begin to control them. Shovavim is the time to reverse that imbalance.Using the classic mashal of the rider and the donkey, the shiur explains:Why the body is meant to serve the soul — not rule itWhy Tikkun HaYesod is really about strengthening all the middot at onceHow Yesod is the middah that connects everything togetherWhy Shovavim is about connection, not just restraintHow reclaiming inner control restores flow, clarity, and spiritual strengthThis shiur reframes Shovavim as the opportunity to unclog what’s blocking your relationship with Hashem, rebuild genuine connection, and move from being pulled by life to living with intention and closeness.The goal is not perfection.The goal is more connection.If you’ve ever felt like your physical life is running you instead of the other way around — this shiur will help you understand what Shovavim is really about and how to start moving closer.