Why is Marriage/Family the best place for deep Mussar work? ❦ Mussar Conversation #10

Who are you stuck with? Marriage and family relationships are the best place for deep Mussar work. You might feel tied down, inhibited, or outright opposed sometimes, but these are also the bonds that hold you together, meet your basic needs, and enrich your life. Family is your mirror, showing how helpful you really are. That's what Mussar does too. In the process of revealing where you want to go it also reflects where you're really at - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Facing your dark side may be the hardest thing you've ever done, but it will also make you a deep and authentic person. Let's look at the family of words that "helpmate" belongs to, see how marriage works like a belt, and discover why family feels like a backyard. (It's been five more conversations!  Thank you for donating.)