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The core message emphasizes that pain and suffering are not merely destructive forces but opportunities for rebirth. The cracks in our lives act as the openings through which a new paradigm can take shape. Life’s setbacks—be it a health crisis, loss of a loved one, or personal failure—are often the very experiences that compel us to dig deeper, find resilience, and grow stronger.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson highlights that paradigm shifts are inherently disruptive. These disruptions serve as the soil in which new growth can occur. For example, the loss of a loved one, while heartbreaking, can lead to an awakening of purpose or a reevaluation of one’s priorities. Sometimes, tragedy is the only way for us to access parts of ourselves that remain dormant during periods of comfort.