We Think We Need Something New, But We Really Need To Make What Matters Feel New Again (Chanukah)

Ever notice how quickly we jump to the next thing—new job, new podcast, new scroll—without finishing what’s in front of us? We chase novelty as if the cure for boredom lives just over the horizon. But what if the real fix isn’t finding something new, it’s learning to make what matters feel new again?

We unpack the honest reasons people leave: the job that lost its spark, the marriage that feels routine, the study that no longer stirs the heart. Instead of shaming those impulses, we trace them to burnout and a preview-first mindset shaped by endless feeds and constant options. Then we pivot to a different practice: renewal. Drawing on the spirit of Chanukah—rooted in chinuch, dedication and beginnings—we explore how to re-dedicate commitments so they stay alive. That means meeting work with purpose, nurturing relationships with simple daily rituals, and approaching learning as if it’s being given today.

Through historical lessons about what happens when service turns rote, we highlight the cost of “meh” and the power of youthful zeal grounded in worth. Renewal isn’t hype; it’s clear-eyed value that energizes action. You’ll hear practical ways to revive meaning: finish more often, set small constraints that focus attention, re-anchor goals to people you serve, and light figurative candles that mark fresh starts. This is a roadmap for those who feel the drift and want their commitments—career, love, or faith—to glow again instead of dimming into habit.

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