Monthly Archives: December 2013

How we deal

“Happiness is not an absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” ~ Steve Maraboli

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Connection

We are here on a holy mission. “You shall be to Me a kingdom of ministers and a holy nation.” We received mitzvos so that we can connect to Hashem. It is all about connection. When there is no immediate mitzvah available – we … Continue reading

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Nothing is greater than Peace

Nothing is greater than peace. Even when you are 100% right, and you know your spouse is 100% wrong, you can still give in for the sake of peace. Better a difficult peace than an easy quarrel. ~ R’ Tzvi … Continue reading

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They are happy

Ainam dacht zich az bei yenem lacht zich – One always thinks that others are happy.

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Reb Elimelech of Lishensk

The Chidushe HaRim, known to not get involved in miracles, passed through the town where the Holy Reb Elimelech of Lishensk had once resided. He was searching for anyone in the town who once saw the holy tzaddik.  After a … Continue reading

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From Scratch

“To make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.”

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Are you using all your strength

A small boy was struggling to move a heavy wooden cupboard, but it would not budge.  He pushed and shoved with every muscle in his body, but couldn’t manage to move it even an inch!  His father, passing by, stopped … Continue reading

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Connected Above

When one is connected above, one does not fall down below. ~ R’ Meir of Premishlan zt”l  

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Things you Can do

Don’t let the things you can’t do get in the way of the things you can.

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Kiddush Hashem

One who is happy with all the good that Hashem has bestowed upon him, is fulfilling the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem.  People will see how fortunate Torah observers are.  A frum yid who is depressed and speaks only of what is missing from his life, … Continue reading

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