When life feels random, cruel, and out of control, many of us instinctively reach for blame — others or ourselves. Rabbi Josh Fixler weaves together Rachel’s long struggle with infertility, Brené Brown’s research, and Viktor Frankel’s “paradoxical intention” to explore a different spiritual response: gratitude. Through midrash, modern psychology, and a deeply personal story of loss and Thanksgiving, he invites us to seek moments of blessing even in seasons of heartbreak.
