Category Archives: Spirituality

Fear Yourself

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“If there is something to fear, it is not what will happen in the material world.  Don’t fear disease.  Don’t fear financial woes.  Those are challenges that can help you grow.  Fear spiritual disaster.  Fear the fact that if you … Continue reading →

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The Greatest of Miracles

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Matter was created out of nothing, which is the greatest of all miracles.  It follows that every stone or clod of earth is, by its mere existence, the greatest miracle.  In addition, it possesses extreme holiness, for it is naught … Continue reading →

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Failing to Want

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We will not be judged for what we failed to do but for what we failed to want. There are no excuses for the lack of desire. Failure to act can be excused by lack of funds or other difficulties.  … Continue reading →

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Zig Zag

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Our entire life’s journey consists of ups and downs – zigzags.  One moment we lift our heads and we feel as if we only desire Hashem – and a moment later we are looking sideways … and we fall. But, after … Continue reading →

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Beyond Conception

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Emuna Daily

G‑d knows all before it occurs. More than that: It is His knowledge that brings all events into being. But we still have free choice. You claim this is inconceivable. I ask you: Knowledge of all existence before even the … Continue reading →

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How to Speak

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“One should always pepper his speech with phrases like ‘Baruch Hashem,’ or ‘with the help of Hashem,’ or ‘G-d willing,’ etc.  Training oneself to speak in such a manner will help a person to always maintain a sense of gratitude … Continue reading →

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Holiness

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Holiness is an altered state of consciousness which is the product of man’s pulling back from the physical to attain the inner state of union with the Most High.” ~ The Light of Ephraim by Simcha H. Benyosef (A book … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Words are the pen of the heart; music is the pen of the soul” ~ R’ Schneur Zalman of Liadi zt”l

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What is a Miracle?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A miracle is a gift of true knowledge.  The greatest thing in life is to be aware of Hashem, to have a real feeling that you’re standing in front of Him.  A miracle gives you that feeling in one flash.  … Continue reading →

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It is the Yetzer Hara Talking

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“When I am about to start davening, I am overcome by a terrible sense of embarrassment.  How can I approach Hashem in prayer when my life is so riddled with sin?  On second thought, however, I realize that this must … Continue reading →

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