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Two Notes in your Pocket

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Every person needs to carry two notes in his pocket.  On one should be written, “The world was created for me,” and on the other “I am but dust and ashes.”  And one must be judicious to read each note … Continue reading →

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Oases

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

This world is like a spiritual desert – if you know where to look, you can find the oases of the soul; if not, you’re in danger. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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It No Longer Exists

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Once something is past, it no longer exists.  Realizing that suffering is only temporary makes it much easier for one to tolerate insults and slights to his honor.  ~ R’ Avraham Yellin zt”l

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Man and Woman’s Task

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Changing the world is a twofold task.  Bringing spirituality into the world is principally the man’s task. Elevating the world to become spiritual is principally the woman’s task.  Men in general are meant to deal with the present. The future … Continue reading →

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Giving People the Benefit of the Doubt

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If at all feasible you should give people the benefit of the doubt.  If you relate an incident not giving the benefit of the doubt in circumstances which obligate you to do so, you would be guilty of speaking loshon … Continue reading →

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The Alarm Clock

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Once R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l was to meet someone at Manhattan’s Penn Station at 7:00 A.M. for a trip out of town.  R’ Yaakov arrived at the station looking exhausted, having spent a sleepless night.  He explained to his companion … Continue reading →

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The Benefit of Forgetting

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Most people think of forgetting as a defect.  But I consider it a great benefit. If you did not forget, it would be utterly impossible to serve G-d.  You would remember your entire past, and these memories would drag you … Continue reading →

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Lesson from a Bicycle

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One can only maintain balance by moving forward. ~ R’ Dovid Hazdan as quoted in Chicken Soup to Warm the Neshama

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Genuine Humility

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Humility is associated with spiritual perfection.  When humility effects depression it is defective.  When it is genuine, it inspires joy, courage and inner dignity. ~ R’ Abraham Isaac Kook zt”l

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Insult

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Someone once insulted a very pious person.  The community wanted to put a ban on the man, but the pious person would not hear of it. “We must punish that man, not merely for your sake,” the pious person was … Continue reading →

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