What if you’re working hard to change your life—and still walking in the wrong direction? As Yom Kippur approaches, Shabbat Shuvah asks a deeply personal question: Are you ready to turn around?

We want better relationships, more peace, and a closer walk with God. But when everything needs fixing, where do we begin?

In this teaching, Rabbi Damian Eisner draws an unexpected connection between an African lion tracker, the prophet Hosea, and Yeshua’s story of the prodigal son. Together, they illuminate teshuvah—repentance and return—and why the next faithful step matters even when you can’t see the whole road.

Have you stayed on a path simply because you’ve come too far to admit it’s wrong? Are you waiting for an emotional breakthrough before taking action? What would it mean to stop chasing “happy” and begin walking toward “happier”?

You don’t have to fix your entire life before the High Holidays end. But you can recognize the trail you’ve lost, take words with you, and begin the journey home.

Watch as you prepare your heart for Yom Kippur. Then tell us in the comments: What helps you recognize when it’s time to change direction?

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