The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval
Passing the Tests of Life
Real-life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, or a map, or even a cheat sheet.
LISTEN NOWThe Size of My Pond
Whether your “pond” is big or small, it’s up to you to decide how big a fish you’d like to be.
LISTEN NOWThe Reset Button
Hit that reset button – with a little help from Jewish wisdom. Ruchi Koval shows us how.
LISTEN NOWUnanswered Prayers
Each of us is yearning for something just out of reach. Should we fight for what we want, or trust that we’ll get it if we wait patiently?
LISTEN NOWBlind Spots
What do your blinders prevent you from seeing? Ruchi Koval digs into a piece of Jewish wisdom that might help us recognize and overcome our blind spots.
LISTEN NOWThe Voice of Doubt
Doubt is not just an emotion – it is a voice, whispering in our ear and distracting us from being our best selves. Ruchi Koval shares how to turn down the volume.
LISTEN NOWThe Gift of Envy
Envy is addictive – and it’s on us to break the habit.
LISTEN NOWHow to Damage a Reputation
How do we resist the pull of gossip?
LISTEN NOWSecond Chances
Do second chances, do-overs, and edits ever work in real life? Ruchi Koval climbs “the second mountain” to find out.
LISTEN NOWWorking Toward Peace
Peace is a gift – and a process. How can we work towards it for ourselves, and for each other?
LISTEN NOWDear Friend, Thank You
You can’t be everything to everyone. But sometimes, you can be everything to someone. Ruchi Koval explores a piece of Jewish wisdom that helps us uncover how.
LISTEN NOWA Knock On The Door
Knocking before entering is a sign of respect. And when others knock on your door, letting them in is a sign of trust.
LISTEN NOWMy Body, My Home
Many people have a complex relationship with their own appearance. Yet, Jewish wisdom advises us to treat our bodies with the kindness and respect they deserve.
LISTEN NOWWelcoming the Stranger
Each one of us has felt like an outsider at some point in our lives. How can we tap into our empathy and support the vulnerable people in our communities and in our lives?
LISTEN NOWThe Key to Happiness
Conscious living means seeking to make the most of our day – instead of mindlessly getting through it. How can we intentionally place the keys to happiness back in our own hands?
LISTEN NOWHow to Win Graciously
It can be challenging to not gloat when someone we dislike struggles. How can we view our adversaries’ downfalls as a loss of life and potential rather than a celebration?
LISTEN NOWThe Value of a Moment
When we come into this world, we are given an enormous gift: time. The story of the exodus from Egypt teaches us how to use it wisely.
LISTEN NOWChoosing to Choose
Do we have the ability to make our own decisions? Or will we always be subject to the forces of nature, nurture, and circumstance? Ruchi Koval explores the wisdom of Jewish thinkers in search of answers.
LISTEN NOWFrom Sympathy to Empathy
Feeling empathy isn’t easy. To truly empathize with our loved ones, we must feel their pain as if it were our own. How can we embrace the discomfort to truly comfort another?
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