Emuna Daily

“Those with emuna therefore direct their efforts to achieving their tikkun, and focus on getting to know Hashem.  Such individuals are constantly seeking Hashem.  As a result, Hashem doesn’t need to send superfluous ‘wake up calls’ that manifest themselves in the form of extreme tribulations.  ‘Emuna’ people consqequently live happy and tranquil lives, regardless of their life’s trials and challenges.” – The Garden of Emuna

“When we experience difficulties in life, it’s a clear sign that we’re a beloved son or daughter of Hashem.  Knowing that Hashem loves us and does everything for our benefit makes life not only bearable, but gratifying.  The contrary also holds true – ignorance of the fact that Hashem loves us and is helping us to attain our needed tikkun is the root of all suffering, worry, and anxiety.” – The Garden of Emuna

“The righteous receive tribulations in order to merit a lofty place in the world to come.”  Tracate Kiddushin, 40b – The Garden of Emuna.

“Our Talmudic sages warned (tracate Arachin, 16b) that if a person has forty consecutive days  free of tribulations, he or she forfeits their share in the world to come!” – The Garden of Emuna

“The Zohar (Bechukotai, 114) states ‘How beloved are the children of Israel before the Holy One, blessed be He!  He desires to reprove them and to lead them on the straight path, like a loving father who wields a rod in hand in order to lead the son on the straight path, so that the son shall not stray to the right or to the left, as it is written (Proverbs, 3:12) ‘Hashem reproves those that He loves, and like a father mollifies the child.’

Ponder the above proverb for a moment.  If Hashem reproves those that He loves, inversely, He doesn’t reprove those that He hates!  If so, a life devoid of trials and tribulations is not a very good sign.”  – The Garden of Emuna

“Those who fail to get to know Hashem in good times risk being placed in predicaments devoid of any natural or logical solution, where the only remaining alternative is to cry out to Hashem.  In this manner, Hashem – in his infinite loving kindness – helps each of us reach Him and thereby achieve our ultimate soul correction.   The more we cooperate, the easier our lives become.”  – The Garden of Emuna

“When people ignore Hashem’s personal messages, Hashem is compelled to send ‘louder’ messages, in other words, situations of greater difficulty.” – The Garden of Emuna

“Understanding the vital fact that everything in our lives is for our own ultimate good, that is, to help us achieve our soul correction, enables us to cope with all types of situations – whether good or seemingly bad – happily and without stress, worry, and anxiety.” – The Garden of Emuna

“Achieving proximity to Hashem and thereby getting to know Him are the ultimate soul correction, our individual goal and mission on this earth.  Hashem, in His limitless love for each of us, directs our lives in a manner that helps us to successfully achieve this goal.”  – The Garden of Emuna