Solomon reaches a crescendo of frustration, lamenting the tragedy of unfulfilled desires and the mystery of what is truly “good” in life. The session explains how even when a person is blessed with wealth, honor, and a long life—yet cannot enjoy them—the result is deep anguish. Through vivid imagery and poignant comparisons (including the stillborn child and a man who lives 2,000 years), Solomon declares that longevity, success, and legacy are all pointless if the soul is unsatisfied. The session thoughtfully walks through the futility of laboring to feed desires that are never fulfilled and the disillusionment of pursuing hypothetical […]
Life is unpredictable—but the Sage (Teacher) tells us to embrace it anyway. This powerful session unpacks Solomon’s call to live boldly despite uncertainty. Using...
Solomon confronts the painful paradoxes of righteousness and wickedness. The Sage (Teacher) observes that the righteous may die young while the wicked enjoy long...
Foolishness, though often subtle, can have devastating effects. The practical metaphor of how even a small dose of foolishness can ruin one’s wisdom and...
