“…anyone or anything that influences our lives – for better or for worse – is merely Hashem’s messenger and an agent of Divine will.”

“For example, someone that forgets to let emuna precede intellect might blame his or her feet pains on the ‘natural phenomenon’ of a bad pair of shoes.  Others might attribute their lack of career success to a tyrannical boss, or torment themselves for losing money in a bad investment.  Even though the shoes were really poorly made, or the boss is truly a tyrant, or the investment was surely a silly mistake, Hashem is right there on the scene, hiding behind all the events that He causes to create a certain situation.  Life’s situations are none other than personal messages for our ultimate benefit.”  ~  The Garden of Emuna