Emuna Daily

The evil design of the yetzer hara is to make a person think that he has transgressed greatly, when in truth, he really has not.  Thus, when a person is discouraged because of negative behavior and actions, his depression prevents him from performing mitzvos and good deeds. ~ The Maggid of Mezeritch

It is impossible to honor one’s parents as much as one should. ~ Rashi in Kiddushin 31.

You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be before it’s too late. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am I and you are you, but if you try to be like me, there is no you, and if I try to be like you, there is no me.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”L

On chol hamoed sukkos Twenty Two years ago there was a women in an a coma in a hospital in Toronto. The doctors called in the family and said she had just hours left. Her daughter who lives in Lakewood told this to her husband who then called the Skulener Rebbe. The Rebbetzin answered and the situation was relayed to the Rebbe, who was in the Sukkah. The Rebbetzin returned to the phone and said the Rebbe’s reply was that the woman should shake lulav and esrog that Yom tov. The reply was perplexing as she was in a coma but the family left a left a lulav and esrog by her bed. The woman came out of her coma up on Hoshana Raba and shook Lulav & Esrog.

This woman passed away on Monday, hours after the Rebbe was Niftrar. 22 year later.

Before you speak, you are the master of your words.  After you speak, your words become your master. ~ Orchos Tzadikim ch. 21

Every man can attain the highest level.  It depends on nothing but your own free choice. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

When the Chason Ish, the leader of his generation was told of bad news or faced a troubling situation, he would often comment, “Nu, Hashem must be eager for us to daven!”

Prayer is for everyone.  You do not need to know Hebrew.  You do not need a Siddur.  All you need to do is open your mouth, and talk to Hashem.  He understands all languages.  A person could have many blessings in Heaven waiting to come down, all he needs to do to access them is to open his mouth and ask. ~ @Toraharoundtheclock