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Heels of Redemption

November 26, 2018
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The Torah refers to the End of Days Ikveh d’Meshicha, the heels of the Mashiach. The AriZal points out that a heel is a seemingly unimportant part of the body that does not appear to contribute to our higher spiritual or intellectual faculties. The whole body steps on it and it steps on dirt. Nevertheless, the heel is essential since all of our body relies on it and stands on it.

Past generations laid down the groundwork for the upcoming redemption. Our generation is considered to represent the heel of the Mashiach. Our job is to complete the process of preparation for redemption, tying the last loose ends together in order to usher in the Mashiach, B’H.

Feel & heal exercise of the day ~

Think about your past family generations and how much they sacrificed to keep the Jewish tradition alive.  They laid the foundation on which you and I now firmly stand.  Take a moment to thank G-d for their vital part in the redemption process.

Bolts & Nuts

November 21, 2018
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For many of us the “End of Days” represents a time of harsh Divine decrees. Heavenly prosecutors will attempt to force us to reach a point of teshuva and bring justice for transgressions committed. Many of us are currently confronting surprisingly harsh challenges and nisayonot. Though these penalties may seem cruel or unjust, we must remember that we are not privy to Divine calculations.

We do not have the ability to understand the inner workings of the Divine machine the direction that the bolts and nuts turn or the purpose behind each tiny nail and screw. Thus, it is our emuna that will buoy us to believe that there is purpose to every part, twist and turn, of the Divine machine of life and that it is all for our ultimate best.

Feel and heal exercise of the day:

Think about a time when you looked back in hindsight at a situation and recognized that there was an aspect you weren’t able to see at the time but was able to see clearer at a later time. Let this thought uplift your emuna and infuse light into a difficult situation you are currently facing.

 

Emuna Security

November 20, 2018
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The Navi Zecharia teaches that G-d rejoices in every bit of our avodah we perform to strengthen our emuna. Our reward in this world will be the blissful feeling of security and satisfaction similar to that experienced by a nursing baby. And in the next world we will all merit to see the positive effect of every emuna-strengthening act and thought.

Feel and heal exercise of the day:

Close your eyes and imagine the sense of security and reassurance a baby has when being held in her mother’s arms.  Give yourself a hug and gently sway back and forth feeling G-d’s loving care embracing you.

It’s Not the End

November 14, 2018
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Life is a series of detailed events chained together to form history. A lifetime of 120 years is minuscule compared to eternity. We are not privy to see the whole piece of jewelry. Only when we have reached the end of the chain of events will we be granted the understanding and knowledge of why things happened the way they did.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

While placing your right hand over your heart gently close your eyes and repeat the following three times, “There is no journey without purpose – one day I’ll look back and see how it was well worth it!”

Where were you?

November 13, 2018
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The Zohar teaches that we see through the pupil; the black part of our eye. This represents the idea that we ‘see’ and learn through the dark times in life. When he was challenged by his suffering, Iyov asked G-d ‘Why?’ G-d replied, “Where were you when I created the world?” Iyov then realized the immeasurable distance between creature and the Creator.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

Remind yourself today that trusting in G-d sweetens judgment and draws down revealed loving kindness from above.

 

 

Moving Out

November 12, 2018
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One reason why difficulties arise is to remind us of G-d’s presence and motivate us to change our ways. We should constantly view ourselves and our world as transient, as if we are moving to another home. Our reality is constantly changing and helping us to move forward. When you move to another house, your current home appears on the surface to be in utter chaos, confused and disorganized. However, we can view change as stressful, or we can view it as an exciting opportunity. We shouldn’t fall apart because of this move; it’s part of the renewal process and anticipated change.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

It is important to remind ourselves that there is change in every growth process. Place your right hand on your forehead and place left hand parallel to the back of your head and repeat “I love myself for all that I have gone through” – breath in the energy of acceptance.

 

How can we judge?

November 7, 2018
Orit Esther Riter

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Emuna empowers us to hope and trust in G-d when beset with misfortune. Though we may lack understanding of why we suffer, pain is not ‘senseless’.  Emuna enables us to accept the pain and know intrinsically that somehow, in some way our pain is necessary for our spiritual repair and growth. This awareness and inner faith should help steer us away from assessing our difficulties and judging whether they are good or bad.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

Infuse your thoughts with a teaching of Rebbe Nachman ztk’l -> Accepting suffering with love is like bringing a sacrifice.

 

Feeling Secure

November 6, 2018
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We are instructed to serve G-d out of Emuna and Bitachon – clear knowledge that G-d is always with us and steadfast trust that helps us act on that security. Doubts are insidious and often interrupt emuna growth. They may arise out of uncertainty over G-d’s ability to help, or fear of something we believe is greater and more powerful than G-d.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

Gently press the indented area between top lip and nose while taking three deep breaths and say “I fully trust in G-d. I am never alone. He is always taking care of me.”

 

There is a reason

November 5, 2018
Orit Esther Riter

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The Chofetz Chaim ztk’l teaches that we are brought down into this world for the sole purpose of rectifying the world through recognition and acceptance of G-d as the Creator. It is called a clarity of ’Oneness.’ Emuna enables us to dismiss all doubts about G-d’s existence and the fact that everything that happens to us is for a reason and is for our best.

Feel & heal exercise of the day

Give yourself an Emuna hug as you say out loud “I have emuna shleimah that all that G-d does is for the very best”

He Never Leaves

October 31, 2018
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When we experiences challenges – such as marriage problems, illness or problems with children – we need to remind ourselves of G-d’s loving Presence that remains with us always. It is vital to avoid blaming others or ourselves for these challenges, since this blame drags us back into Galut (exile). Though something may appear to be going wrong, we must have emuna that it is perfectly in sync with G-d’s Divine calculations. We are all traveling on a path to geula (redemption). Let’s allow the realization of the future gila (joy) we will all experience in geula fuel our current state of happiness now!

Feel & heal exercise of the day

Focus a few minutes on the idea that life is a process – an ever-changing road we travel on and at any given moment it can change B’H only for the better!

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