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Imagine you could open your eyes to see only the good in every person, the positive in every circumstance, and the opportunity in every challenge.  ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

One who enjoys what he has, regardless of whether he has a lot or a little, will be as if he constantly attends parties.  He will always be in a good mood.  Conversely, a person who keeps focusing on what … Continue reading →

When a person is ill, he strongly wants to become well.  He imagines that when he is cured he will feel constant happiness.  But shortly after he is cured, he takes his good health for granted. ~ Chochmah Umussar.

The answer to yesterday’s “Identify that Prayer” is “Viharev Na Hashem” of Birchas HaTorah at the beginning of Birchos Hashachar each morning. Regarding this prayer, the Ateres Zekeinim (Orach Chiam, Siman 47) states “Parents should always pray that their offspring … Continue reading →

In every stage of spiritual growth a person has different impulses and desires.  The more elevated a person becomes, the more he has to fight off strong impulses (Sukah 52a).  A person should not think he is on a lower … Continue reading →

When the Shabbos table is set and ready by noon on Friday, it’s a segulah for shalom bayis. ~ R’ Hershel of Ziditchov zt”l

I do my best and Hashem does the rest. And when I don’t do my best, Hashem helps me clean up the mess. ~ Ms. Chevi Garfinkel

The world exists in the merit of those who remain silent [and do not answer back] in a dispute. ~ Talmud Chulin 89