Question

Rabbi Leib Mintzberg introduced a new approach in Judaism, as described on Wikipedia:
His approach to Judaism was characterized by an aspiration for a natural connection to Torah and the commandments, and by an attempt to explain the reasons for the commandments in a way that resonates with the heart. In his view, observing the commandments without understanding them in this way may lead to spiritual indifference and to performing them as ‘commandments learned by rote‘ without any emotional or inner connection.
Rabbi Mintzberg also attached importance to developing feelings and longing in the service of God, such as enthusiastic prayer. His practical guidance tends toward optimism and toward seeing Torah and the commandments as a pleasant obligation. Torah and the commandments do not negate this world; rather, they guide a person to live in it with justice, integrity, and holiness. Unlike many circles in Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Judaism, his approach encourages independent thinking, which in his opinion gives rise to uncoerced faith. His educational doctrine holds that in our generation one should minimize everything connected to punishment or fear of punishment. Educators should emphasize the beauty and importance of Torah and the commandments, and the happiness of being a Jew privileged to observe the Torah. Likewise, in his view it is permitted, and even a commandment, to enjoy this world in the proper measure, and in his talks he would often describe ways of enjoying the world, the wonders of nature, and bodily experiences.

Is this the right path from an ideological standpoint?