Why Focusing on Yourself Is Not Selfish (Torah Perspective)
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Why does focusing on yourself feel selfish, and why does the Torah say the opposite? In this shiur, Rabbi Yoni Fischer breaks down a deep Torah principle that most people misunderstand: real self-work is not ego. It is responsibility. Using the story of Yosef and his brothers, Chazal, and practical psychological insight, he explains how inner emptiness leads to anger, judgment, and lashon hara, and how inner fullness leads to love, clarity, and healing. This talk explores: Why hurt people hurt people How inner emptiness creates conflict Why self-focus is the key to healthier relationships The Torah’s framework for emotional and spiritual responsibility How inner work leads to real change, not just behavior management If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around working on yourself, or wondered why fixing others never works, this shiur reframes the entire conversation.