Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just: The Art of Singular Focus: Applying Deveikut 12.3.25
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Chapter 19 - The Elements of Chassidut/Piety Page 388-391
The Art of Singular Focus: Applying Deveikut
Rabbi Moshe Haber, centers on the Jewish concept of d'veikut, which means connecting to God by being fully present and devoted to a singular task. The core argument is that in a modern, distraction-filled world, individuals often attempt to multitask, resulting in everything being done poorly, at 50 to 70 percent effectiveness. Using extreme examples of revered rabbis who were so focused they were oblivious to physical harm, the lecture stresses that true productivity and spiritual connection come from intense, 100% focus—whether during prayer, study, or engaging with family. Ultimately, the speaker argues that anxiety and feelings of incompleteness stem from an inability to "zone in" and address life's tasks one by one, contrasting this focused approach with the damaging effects of constant, unfruitful multitasking.
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