Being in the moment. I think it is one of the hardest things to accomplish these days and in our generation. There are so many worries and so many distractions. How is it possible in our reality today to be mindful and live in the present? Rebbe Nachman teaches based on the verse in Tehillim,Continue reading “Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 5”
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Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 4
Something that I find really healing during personal prayer is singing, singing a song or just a nigun, a song without words. A song of faith, of longing, or a happy song to lift me up. Music can take us out of all of the pressures and negative emotions we might be experiencing and bringContinue reading “Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 4”
Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 3
In a teaching by Rebbe Nachman that I learned this week with some friends, the concept of waiting really struck me. Sometimes there is a great value in waiting for something. Sometimes you are forced into a situation where all you can do is wait and be patient. The Covid pandemic has brought all ofContinue reading “Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 3”
Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 2
Another piece of advice that can help a person achieve mindfulness and composure is breathing. Breathing with the intention of getting to know our Creator, thanking Him for each breath, and giving ourselves the quiet to hear ourselves, to try to hear our own true voice. Some might be surprised by the power of itContinue reading “Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 2”
Chanukah 5781
Everyone should have a beautiful Chanukah full of light and joy! I wanted to share a short teaching about the power of Chanukah which I connected to this week. Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach z”l teaches in his book “Lev HaShamayim” on Chanukah (pages 32-34) that this special holiday is about rectifying and purifying our hearts again. Continue reading “Chanukah 5781”
Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 1
Mindfulness has become one of the most popular topics in the world of psychology, therapy and meditation. What is mindfulness? What does it mean to be mindful? What does the Torah teach us about mindfulness, specifically the teachings of Chasidut? Mindfulness is defined in Wikipedia as ‘the practice of purposely bringing one’s attention to experiencesContinue reading “Mindfulness According to Rebbe Nachman 1”
Pesach 5780
Shalom! I’m re-posting some short ideas about the holiday of Pesach which I wrote last year at this time. Everyone should have a Chag Kasher v’Sameach! We should merit very soon to hear and share good news and to see the final Redemption speedily in our days, amen! As a follow-up to what I wroteContinue reading “Pesach 5780”
The Healing Power of Prayer Today
When we have a bit of time to take a step back and contemplate our lives today and the world at large, it’s not hard to see that everything is sped up. Our lives are busy. Things move at a dizzying pace. People want everything to be done as quickly and as easily as possible. Continue reading “The Healing Power of Prayer Today”
Nitzavim- Rosh Hashana 5779
During this time of the year, at the end of the month of Elul, we say Selichot, special prayers said before the regular morning prayers, asking Hashem for forgiveness for our transgressions and for mercy. Part of the Selichot prayers is a confession of our transgressions. The above ‘confession’ is actually a ‘confession’ ofContinue reading “Nitzavim- Rosh Hashana 5779”
You Shall Love- Part Four
By Rav Eyal Israel Sternlieb Translated by Moshe Neveloff Okay, it’s understandable- to put the emphasis in our life on loving instead of succeeding, to connect to the courtroom of Hashem where I’m loved and I’m just trying to improve myself, instead of having guilty feelings and beating myself up in the courtroom that IContinue reading “You Shall Love- Part Four”
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