Emotions & Psychology
When you awake in the morning, while you are still lying in bed, think for a moment: What does it mean to be awake and alive?
Though many of its clients may not be, the therapy industry itself is healthy and robust. You may even be lying on a couch as you read this. In an era of unprecedented material excess, we sometimes find ourselves feeling emotionally bankrupt. We know where to turn for excitement, but we are lost when it comes to finding meaning. We are experts at distraction, but when we are alone with the mirror, are we truly happy? Are these questions considered neuroses? I don’t know, this conversation is stressing me out…
Communication
A small piece of sage advice from the Lubavitcher Rebbe in regards to correcting or advising a friend.
Read MoreDouble Stitching
Rabbi Yerachmiel had a lesson for a proud tailor: A humble spirit is noticed and evokes admiration, while arrogance and pride is devoid of grace and beauty.
Read MoreSpeaker of the House
What are spoken words? Nothing really, at least not in the material sense.
Read MoreYud Shevat: Meshuga: The Sanity of Insanity
Chapter five of Basi L’Gani offers us a novel and even revolutionary approach to the absurdity of our lives. Instead of just avoiding or ignoring the irrational, transform that mindless mindset into a supra-rational force of transcendence, creating something absolutely unusual — something absolutely crazy. Since you are already in a mad and wild state of mind — turn that wild energy into revolution, changing the status quo.
Read MoreMission Possible: How To Discover Your Mission
How to discover your mission: Look closely at your life experiences and you will see patterns emerge that will direct you toward your calling.
Read MoreVayeitzei: Overcoming Fear
Overcoming fear: To face the battles of life you must first fortify your inner life. You must build a strong inner core – a home and family that provides you with the security and confidence to handle any force or enemy from without.
Read MoreAddition of Candles on Chanukah
On the first night we kindle one candle, on the second two, and so on until the eighth night–when all eight candles shine forth.
Read MoreDoubt: The Silent Killer
Amalek embodies the most potent enemy we face. That enemy is not an external force, nor a prowler or weapon on the attack. It is not an enemy from without, but one from within. The enemy is: Doubt.
Read MoreVistas of Repentance
A moving personal essay about repentance. Release your guilt and shame. You are doing the best you can do. Elevate the past and choose wisely in the future.
Read MoreAbraham Departed From Self to Self
In his journey of discovery, Abraham departed the “land, birthplace and father’s house” of his native Mesopotamia; but this is not the departure of which we are speaking… Abraham received this call many years after he had renounced the pagan ways of his family and birthplace, recognized G-d, and had a profound impact on his society. Still he is told: Go! Depart from your nature, depart from your habits, depart from your rational self. After rejecting your negative, idolatrous origins, you must now also transcend your positive and gainful past. Reach beyond yourself, albeit a perfected self.
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