Monthly Archives: July 2024

I am not afraid of the severe aveiros, because they are severe [and I will anyway be cautious].  I fear the lighter mitzvos because they are lighter [and I don’t realize how cautious I must be not to transgress them]. … Continue reading →

There is a time for every emotion—happiness, anger, worry—but the key is to experience them appropriately.  Chazal teach us that the only legitimate worry should be about sinning and the quality of our Divine service.  Worrying about livelihood or material … Continue reading →

Rebbe Shlomo of Karlin zt’l said, “One should never feel that the place where he is isn’t good.”  Hashem arranged for you to be in that place and under those circumstances because He wants you to serve Him particularly from … Continue reading →

Don’t worry if your only option left is to pray – it just means that you’ve narrowed down your options to the best one. ~ Rav Dror

Whatever difficulty you are going through, Hashem is doing it for a reason. It’s not random, nothing Hashem does is random. Nothing He does is TO you. Everything He does is FOR you. ~ R’ Moshe Malka

Happiness doesn’t come from indulging in yourself and your needs.  If you are focused on your needs, you will only see what you don’t have yet. Instead, focus on all the blessings that God has given you and you will … Continue reading →

Ever since the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, the gates to heaven are closed. Except one set of gates.  The gates of tears.  They have never closed. Now, what does that mean? You get some tears on your cheeks and you’re … Continue reading →

When a person is moser nefesh – when he makes a great sacrifice, exerting himself beyond his capabilities to do a mitzvah – then Hashem gives him extra assistance to accomplish his goals. ~ Ha’amek Davar

The water in the tank can be pure, but if the pipe that carries it is stuffed or corroded, you won’t get to that clean water. Your tefillos are so holy, and there are pipes meant to carry them to … Continue reading →

Don’t take criticism (or get insulted) from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.   ~ Gedale Fenster