Category Archives: Mussar

Anger Uproots Blessing

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“One argument can destroy a hundred livelihoods,” wrote the Shlah HaKodesh.  That is, hatred and strife can shut down the channels of heavenly blessings, which are the very source of our sustenance.  In Likuety Moharan, Rabbi Nachman [of Breslov] explains … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome the Yeitzer Hara

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person should constantly fight against his evil inclination… If he wins, good, if not, he should study Torah.  If he wins, good, if not he should recite Krias Shema… If he wins, good, if not, he should think about … Continue reading →

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Human Nature

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is human nature for a person to judge one’s fellow by his own traits. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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For Their Own Good

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is the most natural thing in the world for us to punish our children or to put difficulties in their way “for their own good.”  How often do we do the same to ourselves for our own good? ~ … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is not time that passes by man, but rather it is man that passes through time. ~ R’ Zvi Hirsch Broide of Kelm zt”l

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2 Paths

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is important to visualize the two paths that are before you.  One path leads to the Garden of Eden, eternal bliss.  The other path leads to tremendous suffering.  When you see this clearly enough, you will have a strong … Continue reading →

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Improving

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Improving oneself does not mean that one has to be 100 percent better in one specific area. It means that he has to be one percent better in 100 areas. ~ Torah Tavlin

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Ability

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Emuna Daily

As long as man imagines that he cannot do a certain thing, so long…is it impossible for him to do it.  ~ Baruch Spinoza

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Pride

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Should you unwittingly sin, you can be sure that you possess pride.  This is to show you that you are not yet a Tzaddik.  ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

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Steal Time

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person has to steal time from his other activities to study Torah. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

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