Category Archives: Happiness

Nothing is Automatic

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is automatic.   Everything is kindness from Hashem. The more that we marvel at everything – the more we cause Hashem to want to provide for us. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by Dov Elias

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The Keys to Success

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A person should be happy with whatever he is currently doing, since this is the product of Divine Providence.  Each person should apply themselves fully and do the very best job he or she can.  Perseverance, patience, and happiness with … Continue reading →

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We are Better off than the Angels

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Our sages say that the archangels — Gavriel, Michael, Rafael — they would give up their lofty station right under the Heavenly throne of serving Hashem, [in exchange] for one day of putting on tefillin… They are jealous of you … Continue reading →

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“…and you will eat and be satisfied”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“To be satisfied is the highest and best of all blessings.  There is in the whole of existence no one who is truly satisfied  with worldly achievements.  One who pursues the pleasures of this world never attains them to the extent that he would … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Sin

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The holy master Rebbe Nachman says… The greatest sin in the world is to be sad.  The greatest sin in the world is not to be filled with joy.” R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

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Evil Cannot Touch You

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A happy person can also be sad sometimes.  That is OK.  But the most important thing is, while you are sad, don’t stop being happy. As long as you are completely filled with joy, evil cannot touch you.  If you … Continue reading →

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A Story about a Fisherman

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Emuna Daily

A simple fisherman was once fishing, sitting on a nice comfortable chair on the beach relaxing, holding a long fishing rod and doing what he loves to do.  Suddenly, a big shot millionaire comes by and says “you are fishing … Continue reading →

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Why Are You So Sad?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Rebbe Nachman says…Why are you so sad?  Because everything goes wrong in your life.  But, gevalt, do you know why everything goes wrong?  Because you are so sad.” ~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

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Naturally Happy

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The natural state of Man, the way G-d created him, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see.” – R’ Tzvi Freeman

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