
Hisbodidus Alone Time

It is a great mitzvah to be happy at all times. Be determined to keep away from depression and aim to be happy constantly. Happiness is the remedy for all kinds of diseases — because many illnesses are caused by depression. You must be resourceful in order to make yourself happy. Often you must do something a little bit crazy in order to make yours
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Bitochon is not euphoric escapism; it does not absolve an individual of taking responsibility for his future, and acting accordingly. It means that as a person acts, he realizes that his efforts are dependent on G-d’s providence, and he relies on G-d and trusts Him totally.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski • The Chassidic Approach To Joy
Thought is a very elevated level. One who wishes to think only thoughts of holiness and ascend to the world of thought must be completely silent. Even saying something good and noble would spoil the thought. But even when a person is completely silent, there are still many distractions which confuse the mind. He still has to purify his thoughts. Th
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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
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