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A person is obligated to do that which is demanded of him, and it is for Hashem to bring results. It is incumbent upon man to act, not to accomplish. This applies to physical and spiritual endeavors. ~ R’ Chaim … Continue reading →

One who performs mitzvos with joy receives 1,000 times more reward than one who finds the mitzvos burdensome. ~ Orchos Tzadikim

Character traits are called middos (measurements) because they measure the greatness of a person. ~ R’ Avraham Pam zt”l

Hishtadlus does not create outcomes.  It allows outcomes to happen.  The outcome of every endeavor is in Hashem’s hands. ~ R’ Yonoson Roodyn

There is a sign hanging inside my home, right where you walk in. The words on that sign are so important to me that I added a light there so that you can see them at night as well.  “Hashem, … Continue reading →

What G-d has planned for you will take place, even if no one agrees that it should. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

Today we have a memory problem. We have a long term memory for our failures, and a short term memory for our blessings. Time to make the switch. ~ Gedale Fenster

Miracles are performed for someone who self-sacrifices.  Pick something difficult in your life, pray for it, and go all in.  The bigger the struggle, the greater the miracle.  ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

Have you ever gone to the doctor’s office and had to fill out one of those forms where you check “no” next to a long list of ailments?  It’s a great reminder of just how blessed we are.  Instead of … Continue reading →

When davening in deep concentration and thought, know that prayer is accepted commensurate with the amount of concentration it is said with. ~ Rabbeinu Dovid Ben Yosef Avudraham zt”l (14th century)