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This is very strong. The Vilna Gaon taught that if you are 100% determined to do something good, there is no room for the Yetzer Hara. If you believe you can do it, you will do it! The problem is … Continue reading →

Our purpose in this world is to take a fleeting moment and transform it into an eternal moment. ~ Rav Shach zt”l

In morality as in national security, the most crucial job is the guarding of the boundaries. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

I cannot emphasize enough the principle that whenever you do something wrong, ask yourself, “What fault was the main cause?” By overcoming that fault, you will greatly improve all of your future behavior.  ~ R’ Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l

“You shall surely rebuke your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:17) is a commandment, but someone who cannot rebuke gently, without hurting the other’s feelings, is free from the obligation to rebuke. ~ R’ Chaim of Volozhin zt”l

Before difficulties arise, think in advance about what could go wrong, and then try to work out potential solutions.  By devising a variety of solutions, you will be prepared to cope in a productive manner with the various contingencies that … Continue reading →

Rabbi Shimon Ben Pazzi said: A person who observes the practice of eating three Shabbos meals is saved from three calamities – the pangs of the advent of Mashiach, the suffering of Gehinnom, and the war of Gog and Magog. … Continue reading →

A group of Chasidim complained to the Chidushei HaRim zt”l about their yetzer hara that was constantly disturbing them from serving Hashem.  The Chidushei HaRim told them, “What purpose would there be to life, if there weren’t a yetzer hara?”

Rabbi Chanina Ben Dosa would say: “Anyone who calms his fellow’s soul also calms God’s spirit.  But someone who does not calm his fellow’s soul, neither is God’s spirit calmed by him.” ~ Pirkei Avos 3:1308