Advice - Likutey Etzot
person should be in the habit of constantly nullifying himself in order to look at the ultimate goal, which is true, good and eternal. But this is only possible if he closes his eyes completely to this world and does not look at the desires and vanities of this world at all. For the only way to look at and to be included in the ultimate goal is by
... See moreRebbe Nosson of Breslov • Kitzur Likutey Moharan (Abridged Likutey Moharan) Vol. 2
And we can additionally say, “that immediately when one awakens from one’s sleep” – includes what the Rambam writes “people are sleeping their lives away” (may we never know of such a thing, may we never know of such a thing!!!) For there needs to be an awakening from this sleep as well. And the start of the Divine work is that one needs to know th... See more
Life Lessons From The Rebbe
The Rambam clearly spells out this concept, writing:49 The happiness with which a person should rejoice in the fulfillment of the mitzvos and the love of G-d... is a great service.... There is no greatness or honor other than celebrating before G-d.