Category Archives: Spirituality

Inspiration

Don’t wait for inspiration; BE the inspiration!

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A True Chasid

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

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!

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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Make it Last

“Today will never happen again.  But one good deed can make it last forever.” ~ From Chicken Soup for the Neshama

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The Greatest of all Miracles

“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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The Giver and Taker

From our perspective, there is always a giver and a taker. Whether the merchandise be knowledge, affection, or money — somebody always seems to come out on top and someone else on the bottom. But why are there those who have and those … Continue reading

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All the Right Tools

“Each and every person is given all he needs to accomplish his mission in this world. But each of us have different missions, and therefore need different powers to accomplish them. But none of us have an easier time than any other. Therefore, … Continue reading

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How can we use the world to grow spiritually? THIS IS DEEP!

When a person lies down to sleep, he should think of the time when he shall lie down not to arise the next day; when he sees fire, he should think of Gehinnom; when Shabbos comes, he should think of the … Continue reading

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Our Task

All the worlds were created only for the sake of man, and his entire value and importance lies precisely in his having the evil inclination.  His task is to strengthen himself to fight it.  The more forcefully an evil inclination … Continue reading

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