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Emuna originates from the heavenly sphere where the upper lights and creative forces originate.  Our soul stems from this lofty place and once experienced this immense G-dly light directly.  The desire to connect back to this light is the soul’s only desire and mission; the purpose of her existence.

The neshama ‘remembers’ the delight she once experienced.  It is deeply engraved in her.  Unconsciously, we (our bodies) seek pleasure yet we do not understand that this sensation comes from the soul’s desire to bond with that place where all goodness derives from Hashem Yitborach.

Emuna is the bridge that connects the upper and lower worlds.  To have emuna means to connect our worldly experiences and define their relevance according to Heavenly terms.  Seeing worldly happenings through the eyes of the soul, through emuna eyes, creates an entirely new reality, a new pair of lenses.

Let’s look at the purity of a child – their simplicity and wholeheartedness.  Adults feel as though they are speaking to a soul and not the body of a little person.  They are real and not blocked by impurities – until they get older and the outer world has impacted their way of thinking.   A child is simple and sincere.  They know how to say “I don’t know” when they don’t.  Children aren’t intimidated by society and the opinion of others.  They are guided by their internal compass called the soul.

We should learn from the ways of children.  Their sincerity and care when you talk to them, their ability to be in touch with their feelings and their innocent non-judgmental outlook can serve as emuna 101 classes for every one of us.

Today’s daily dose is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of  Shepsel Chana bas Braindel who was recently diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer.  Please may Hashem shower her with a complete healing amongst all of those sick and suffering in Klal Yisrael b’karov, b’rachamim, Amen.

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Living life mindfully (aware of what is happening around and within us) is certainly of important value to increasing our emuna. Yet, this is a stepping stone. The next level we strive to reach and which occurs quite naturally as a result of our new-founded expanded awareness, is that our minds become attuned to a new way of thinking that never was before. We begin seeing Hashem in places, people, objects and events – a new vision of life begins to emerge ‘seemingly’ out of nowhere.  In spite of the fact that emotional work may require strength and effort, be assured that the outcome is irreplaceable; a polished point of view on life.

The goal in learning the significant value of living life ‘awake’ and in tune with the world within and without, is intended to transform our way of thinking on a deep, pure level.  This delightful way of living brings with it a new experience when reciting the bracha, ‘Baruch Atah Hashem…” “Blessed are You Hashem”:  we sense Hashem even more closely Whose honor fills the world

Yes, this sounds like an unattainable level, but with ratzon (will) and practice this ‘naturally’ occurs.  Through the daily exercise of becoming cognizant of the messages in life, our physical eyes begin to see as our soul does.  The soul indeed sees Hashem in everything but our bodies impede us from tapping into this lofty vision.

Being aware of Hashem’s presence in our lives exchanges our confused reality to a clearly painted truthful reality.  How can it not when the soul is at the forefront?

Today’s Daily Dose of Emuna is dedicated to my dear friend Shoshana Shulamit bat Sara Liba.  May HaKadosh Baruch Hu gift her with a complete healing amongst all of Klal Yisrael who are sick and suffering b’karov, b’rachamim, Amen.

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As we learned last week every emotion (even if born out of mundane occurrences) and every spout of inspiration contains within it a message from our soul.  Whatever the cause may be that is upsetting and causing us frustration we must turn to Hashem since this is the way that He speaks to us, through our feelings.  There is no one and no where else to turn but to ask Hashem for help. What kind of help?  We ask for clarity of mind and understanding and for the ability to accept and internalize that everything is for the best.

One of the most difficult tasks in this world is to live life mindfully; to be aware of what is happening inside and outside of ourselves.  Acknowledging and accepting our feelings while letting go of those that harm us carves the path for healthier relationships with ourselves, those around us and of course Hashem. If we are boggled down with emotional turmoil and dismiss our feelings, we miss out on the prime opportunity to understand our soul’s needs and complete her rectification.

Our soul is hiding under layers of ‘covers’ and is a spring that waits to burst forth.  However we must dig and search for cracks in our soul and always strive to expose her light.  With each time that we tend to our various emotions, we expose our soul more and more thus making it easier for her to wake up with passion and inspiration more easily.  We can sensitize our mind to the point where we will see Hashem in everything…. just listen to your heart!