Category Archives: Spirituality

Nature

“The definition of “Nature” is miracles that happen more often!” ~ R’ Yeruchom Levovitz zt”l

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An Honest Man

Of all the superior character traits possessed by our ancestor Yaakov, the Torah chooses “an honest man” as the highest praise, to teach us that nothing is more worthy of our respect and admiration than a life lived with honesty … Continue reading

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2 Dogs

My inner struggles hound me constantly.  It is as if inside of me there are two dogs.  One of the dogs is mean and evil.  The other dog is good.  The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.  … Continue reading

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A Jolt

The whole purpose of a fall is often to prepare the way for a spiritual climb.  The intention is to give you a jolt in order that you marshal all your strength and focus your entire consciousness on serving God.  … Continue reading

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The Blueprint

The Torah says: I was the tool of God’s artistry. An architect who builds a palace does not do so on his own.  He has scrolls and notebooks which he consults as to how to place the rooms, where to … Continue reading

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3 Stages of a Mitzvah

When one approaches a mitzvah, he must feel the greatest joy at the opportunity that he is offered with this mitzvah. When completing the mitzvah, he should feel happiness at having achieved his goal. But while he is actually doing … Continue reading

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Yearning

We may have excuses for not be able to accomplish, but there is no excuse for not wishing we could. Hashem is with us, escorts us, feels the challenges that we face, He knows what we are going through, He … Continue reading

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Small Acts

Don’t despise small acts. Nothing is small, because everything you do for Hashem and for other people is forever. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

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10 Steps to Greatness

Rav Avigdor Miller, zt”l, once delineated ten steps that should be practiced every day, and by doing so, it will lead one to reach greatness. 1) Say at least once, “I love you Hashem”. 2) Spend thirty seconds thinking about … Continue reading

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Great Opportunity & Powerful Video

I try to post this every year before Rosh Hashana because it is just such an amazing opportunity that everyone should try to take advantage of right now. Many years ago, the Lubavitcher Rebbe established “Keren Hashana,” a fund that will … Continue reading

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