Category Archives: Happiness

A Walking Miracle

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Any Jew alive on the face of this planet today is a walking miracle. Our mere existence today is wondrous, plucked from the fire at the last moment again and again, with no natural explanation that will suffice. Each of … Continue reading →

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Don’t be Sad About the Future

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“People walk around sad because they don’t know what to do with their future.  You have this minute, right now! What are you doing with it? The difference between sadness and joy is very simple: sadness always tells you, ‘Oy … Continue reading →

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Shammai’s Advice

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Shammai says: Make your Torah [study] a fixed practice; say little and do much; and receive everyone with a cheerful face.” ~ Pirkei Avos 1:15

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Sincerely Happy

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Everything that happens to us in life is a precision Divinely-originated stimulus intended to facilitate our tikkun – our soul correction – and mission in life.  Realizing that Hashem is doing everything for our ultimate benefit – whether we understand … Continue reading →

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Matching Worlds

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Depression, anxiety and pessimism damage the channels of blessing from Above. The Zohar explains that there is a lower world—our world—and there is a higher world. Our world is meant to continuously receive from that higher world, but always according … Continue reading →

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Simple Path to Joy

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

You ask, “How can I be happy if I am not?” True, you can’t control the way you feel, but you do have control over your conscious thought, speech and actions. Do something simple: Think good thoughts, speak good things, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take it For Granted

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Not taking for granted all the good we have is the key to happiness.  For if we don’t appreciate what we have, we will never appreciate what we are going to get as we will get used to it as … Continue reading →

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Remember the Good Times

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Always be joyful and serve G-d with joy. Even if at times you fall, you can strengthen yourself with the radiance of the light which shone upon you at some previous time.  The new courage which the memory gives you … Continue reading →

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How to Fall and Get Up

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“If you are falling, don’t be sad; you know G-d is teaching you how to get up.  If you don’t fall, how can the One, the Only One, teach you to get up?  So when you’re falling, let your heart … Continue reading →

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Hashem’s Blessings

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“How does one acknowledge Hashem’s blessings? ” I asked. “Simple,” the angel answered. Just say, “Thank you, Hashem. ” “What blessings should they acknowledge?” I asked. “If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead … Continue reading →

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