Navigating Change with Daniel Cohen

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s one thing to define our personal values, but it’s another story to actually live by values and align our actions with what we believe. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The events that have transpired since 2020 have undoubtedly tested our principles, values, and beliefs. And yet it’s not often I get to have a conversation with a friend who has the ability to get to the heart of navigating so many tough issues.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My dear friend, Rabbi Daniel Cohen, joins us today to share his perspective on gratitude, life’s challenges, and more. He has served as the Senior Rabbi at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange, New Jersey since 1999. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, the theme of our conversation is about what we can do to find strength during a crisis. Together, we discussed:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why community becomes our safety net when we navigate difficult times</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How stressful moments are the biggest test of keeping in line with our values</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Learning to see the big picture so we can win our perspective back</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The art of finding joy in the smallest things (and letting go of our assumptions)</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Seeking acceptance in a world that’s become fundamentally different </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lin