Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do we care so much about what other people think of us?
Every person has a deep psychological need for recognition, approval, and respect.
It’s built into who we are. But when the desire for validation is expressed in the wrong way, it can undermine our happiness and lead to destructive choices.
In this reflection from Sefer Bereishit, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores how to understand this need, and how to fulfil it in a positive, healthy, and meaningful way.
Key themes:
– Why we seek approval
– The need for recognition
– Healthy vs. harmful validation
– Understanding human psychology through Torah
– Navigating ego, happiness, and meaning
#NeedForApproval #Psychology #TorahWisdom #Bereishit #JewishPhilosophy #ChiefRabbi #WarrenGoldstein #TorahShorts
Why do we care so much about what other people think of us?
Every person has a deep psychological need for recognition, approval, and respect.
It’s built into who we are. But when the desire for validation is expressed in the wrong way, it can undermine our happiness and lead to destructive choices.
In this reflection from Sefer Bereishit, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores how to understand this need, and how to fulfil it in a positive, healthy, and meaningful way.
Key themes:
– Why we seek approval
– The need for recognition
– Healthy vs. harmful validation
– Understanding human psychology through Torah
– Navigating ego, happiness, and meaning
#NeedForApproval #Psychology #TorahWisdom #Bereishit #JewishPhilosophy #ChiefRabbi #WarrenGoldstein #TorahShorts
