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The Bas Ayin writes “It is known that all dinim (troubles) that are in the world are because people aren’t conscious that Hashem is watching over everything…” Therefore, let us take a moment to think: “Hashem sees me right now. … Continue reading →

When a person corrects you, besides the actual focus of his correction, he is also giving you an opportunity to learn more about yourself based on your response.  If your response to correction is not yet as it should be, … Continue reading →

When you give something to a person in need, you are not only helping him; you yourself gain immensely from your act of kindness. In this way, you are integrating the attribute of kindness into your personality and walking in … Continue reading →

Feeling for someone else is sympathy, but empathy means to be able to see things from the other person’s perspective. ~ R’ Dr. Avraham J. Twerski zt”l

If you think you can do wrong, then tell yourself that you can repair it.  If you think you can hurt, then tell yourself that you can heal. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

A good general would never send his soldiers out to battle without proper equipment.  If he gives you a mission, you can be sure he’s taking everything into account: your capabilities, your strengths, your skills. The Borei Olam, Creator of … Continue reading →

When a neshamah comes down to the world, it comes along with a quota of pleasure. These pleasures are divided among his needs: Some degree of pleasure goes towards nachas from children, parnassah, health, honor, and so on. But if … Continue reading →

The Mishna in Peiah 1:1 lists mitzvos such as gemiulus chasadim, kind deeds, for which one is rewarded in both this world and the next world.  The Rosh explains that this is because “Hakadosh Baruch Hu prefers the mitzvos that … Continue reading →

“Whoever studies Torah, Hakadosh Baruch Hu fulfills his desires…. Whoever studies Torah, his assets prosper.” (Talmud – Avodah Zarah 19).  Therefore, don’t be fooled into thinking that you are too busy with work to learn Torah as Torah study is … Continue reading →

The Chazon Ish zt”l once advised a student who had a hard time studying Torah for long periods of time to just learn a little bit from many different sefarim, because many short tasks are more manageable than one large … Continue reading →