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Going Up on the Descending Escalator

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Emuna Daily

A person constantly goes from one level of the next.  If he does not keep going up, he will start going down.  It is impossible for a person to remain on one level. ~ The Vilna Gaon

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Ru’ach Hakodesh

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Emuna Daily

One who guards his tongue merits ru’ach hakodesh (Divine inspiration). ~ Zohar, Chukas

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Holding a Pen

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Emuna Daily

There was once a famous strong man named Breitbart who became so weak due to illness that he was unable to hold a pen in his hand. At the time, an article was published which stated “the same hands that … Continue reading →

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Loss of Days

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Man worries about the loss of his money but does not concern himself with the loss of his days; his material possessions do not help him while his days will not return to him ~ Mesilas Yesharim

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Human Nature

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Emuna Daily

It is human nature for a person to judge one’s fellow by his own traits. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Just Imagine – Very Deep

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Spend a few minutes imagining what it would be like if you had absolutely nothing: no family, no friends, no possessions, no money at all, no knowledge, no eyes, ears, hands, feet – absolutely nothing.  Continue this until you actually … Continue reading →

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Talking about Your Successes

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Be careful not to tell others about your successes when this would imply that the person you are talking to is inferior to you.  This could easily create negative feelings in the other person, and arguments and quarrels might ensue.  … Continue reading →

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What is the Purpose of Your Life?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Overcoming negative character traits is the essence and purpose of life.  Therefore you need to continuously strengthen yourself.  If you do not work on overcoming your faults, what is the purpose of your life?  ~ The Vilna Gaon

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Minimum Requirements

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you clarify your real needs to keep alive, you will see that minimum requirements for food and lodging are relatively inexpensive.  Hence when you worry about financial problems you are usually worrying about what can be defined as luxuries. … Continue reading →

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Prof. Dumbledore

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Emuna Daily

I agree with Harry Potter’s Professor Dumbledore that it is the decisions we make, rather than the intellectual gifts with which we are endowed, that are ultimately the measure of the human being and the life that one lives.  ~ … Continue reading →

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