Category Archives: Happiness

Enjoy Life

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“One who possesses an understanding of the goodness of the world always rejoices.  When one sees no happiness in his lot, he will indeed see no reason to be grateful to his Creator.  It is only when one is about … Continue reading →

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A True Chasid

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A chasid once forgot a sheaf in the field.  [It is a mitzvah to leave such sheaves in the field for the poor.]  The chasid was so happy that he told his son to offer two sacrifices in celebration.  When … Continue reading →

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Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

If you did things right, celebrate that you have a G‑d who appreciates your good work. And if you fell on your face, celebrate that you have a G‑d who does not abandon you when you fall.

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Like Winning a Million Dollars – deep!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Imagine that someone were to offer you a million dollars to abstain from wearing tefillin; you would surely turn down the offer.  If so, you should perform the mitzvah with as much joy as if you had received the million … Continue reading →

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Fear of Joy

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

People are afraid of joy. They are afraid they’ll get out of hand and lose control. These people haven’t experienced real joy—the joy that comes from doing something divinely beautiful with all your heart. The fact is, there is nothing … Continue reading →

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The Greatest of all Miracles

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“If a Jew wishes to see a miracle today, he need only look at himself.  The greatest of all miracles is that even one Jew exists in our day and age.” ~ R’ Bachya ibn Paqua zt”l

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Don’t Lose Your Temper This Shabbos

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Emuna Daily

On Friday, in the rush to finish the Shabbos preparations on time, a person is apt to become short-tempered.  On Shabbos, when the entire family sits at the table together, parents might become angry with young children for misbehaving.  Thus, special care should be taken on Shabbos to control one’s anger.  ~ R’ Eliyahu Lopian zt”l … Continue reading →

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Does Torah Make One Happy?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Torah is meant to make a person happy in this world. There’s no question [it makes one happier in] Olam Haba (the World to Come), but Torah makes you happier even in this world. If it doesn’t, then you’re … Continue reading →

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Getting old?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Do not regret growing older.  It is a privilege denied to many.

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Immediate Reward

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

It says “schar mitzvah: mitzvah [the reward for a good deed is another good deed].”  The reward of a mitzvah is a mitzvah, and the reward for joy is joy. How does G-d pay you for being happy?  He gives … Continue reading →

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