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The Chovos HaLevavos quotes a pious person who says, “Did Hashem ever ask you to perform tomorrow’s mitzvos today?” Of course not! Similarly, Hashem gives us today what we need today, and tomorrow He will give us what we need … Continue reading →

Hashem has pleasure when He bestows good fortune upon His children.  When His children accept those positive experiences, they are performing a mitzvah because of the pleasure they give to Hashem.  ~ R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev zt”l (1740-1810)

A wise person’s attitude towards future needs is rooted in the belief that “his confidence in the income and assets destined for him that are still in Hashem’s hands is even stronger than his confidence in those that he already … Continue reading →

I am not afraid of the severe aveiros, because they are severe [and I will anyway be cautious].  I fear the lighter mitzvos because they are lighter [and I don’t realize how cautious I must be not to transgress them]. … Continue reading →

There is a time for every emotion—happiness, anger, worry—but the key is to experience them appropriately.  Chazal teach us that the only legitimate worry should be about sinning and the quality of our Divine service.  Worrying about livelihood or material … Continue reading →

Rebbe Shlomo of Karlin zt’l said, “One should never feel that the place where he is isn’t good.”  Hashem arranged for you to be in that place and under those circumstances because He wants you to serve Him particularly from … Continue reading →

Don’t worry if your only option left is to pray – it just means that you’ve narrowed down your options to the best one. ~ Rav Dror

Whatever difficulty you are going through, Hashem is doing it for a reason. It’s not random, nothing Hashem does is random. Nothing He does is TO you. Everything He does is FOR you. ~ R’ Moshe Malka

Happiness doesn’t come from indulging in yourself and your needs.  If you are focused on your needs, you will only see what you don’t have yet. Instead, focus on all the blessings that God has given you and you will … Continue reading →

Ever since the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, the gates to heaven are closed. Except one set of gates.  The gates of tears.  They have never closed. Now, what does that mean? You get some tears on your cheeks and you’re … Continue reading →