R' Baruch Gartner: How I learned That No Drug Compares to Torah
Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer
Living Lchaim
4.9 • 992 Ratings
🗓️ 14 December 2024
⏱️ 82 minutes
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Summary
Baruch Gartner grew up in a non-religious, non-Hasidic environment and explored spiritual paths through psychedelics and ayahuasca, immersing himself in various mystical experiences. His search for meaning ultimately led him to Torah and the transformative power of heartfelt davening (prayer). Today, he shares his journey and spiritual insights, teaching how Torah can unlock profound inner growth and divine connection.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses many topics not for children.
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| 0:00.0 | The reason it's so popular today is because people are so stuck. |
| 0:07.5 | And the reason that they're stuck is because we live in a very affluent society. |
| 0:12.7 | People are, they have what they want and they still aren't happy. |
| 0:18.1 | They are not successful in breaking through in their Judaism and they're |
| 0:23.6 | looking for a way to take away their pain and to get to the truth. And they've heard many |
| 0:31.6 | times that these experiences that when people use plant medicine, it can open the door. |
| 0:41.2 | Now, just to take it back to my childhood, when I was young, I was serious about it. |
| 0:47.0 | And I went to the gurus of psychedelics. |
| 0:50.8 | Hey, everyone. |
| 0:51.5 | Before we dive in today's episode, I want to share something very important. This conversation goes deep, deeper than most episodes we've ever done. We're talking about spiritual searching, personal transformation, and yes, psychedelics. This episode is not for all ages. We cover sensitive topics that might not be appropriate for younger listeners. So please keep that in mind when watching or listening. |
| 1:13.6 | Now, let me be clear, we are not promoting drug use. |
| 1:16.6 | In fact, much of today's discussion highlights the risks, consequences, and spiritual challenges that come up with seeking shortcuts to fulfillment. |
| 1:23.6 | Robert Gardner shares powerful stories from his own journey, his struggles, his insights, and the unexpected lessons he's learned along the way. |
| 1:31.2 | Why are we talking about this? Because after consulting with trusted Das Torah over the past year, |
| 1:35.6 | it has become clear that this is an important and timely conversation to have. |
| 1:39.0 | People are searching for meaning in unconventional ways, and avoiding the topic doesn't really help anyone. |
| 1:44.4 | We felt that Robert Gartner was the right person to open this discussion with depth, honesty, |
| 1:48.6 | and spiritual wisdom. |
| 1:50.4 | Please remember everyone's spiritual path is different. It's crucial to consult with the right |
| 1:54.4 | Das Torah who understands you and your specific situation. This isn't about following what your |
| 1:59.1 | friends are doing or chasing trends. This is about |
| 2:01.7 | making thoughtful, informed, and spiritually guided decisions. Finally, please watch the entire |
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