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Aryeh LazarThe Times of Israel (Blogs) |
What is the definition of Cheshbon HaNefesh? This accounting is a sincere introspection of your religious and worldly concerns. Look at everything you...
You should accept your troubles willingly and joyfully. Why does HaShem send you problems? HaShem loves you, but these problems come to you as...
If something bad happens to you, either with your money, your health or anything else, you must know this is only for your good. HaShem (G-d) does...
How do you change your negative personality traits? How does your soul get to Heaven? You do not live only for fulfillment in this world. Your effort...
“Stay away from worries. Do not allow them to control your heart.” What do our Rabbis teach about dealing with illness? How should you respond...
If you are an ish gibbor (strong person), you do not let worries dominate your heart. You accept everything HaShem does with joy and love. Your...
How does your Spirit (Ruach) affect your health? The spirit of man is enlivened from the Heart (Ruach Ish Mechalkal Mahalev). Proverbs 18: 14 This...
A little fish swims around in the ocean feeling self-confident about the dangers in front of him. Little fish have no eyelids. Their eyes are always...
When a Jew is confronted with a challenge, he does not rely on himself. Your natural tendency is relying only on yourself. “Kochem V’otzem Yadi”...
Modern life trains you to notice problems, pressure and negativity all day long. This leads you to frustration and emotional exhaustion. G-d created...
Many people spend their lives focused only on what they are missing. What is not working out? What am I lacking? Why is life difficult? But when your...
Are you carrying around feelings of disappointment and failure? You may be replaying your mistakes over and over again in your mind. Why did I fail?...
Sometimes, you may feel emotionally drained. At these times, your mind cannot rest. You constantly absorb: news, stress, pressure, conflict and the...
You may feel trapped inside a never-ending race. You may feel pressure to: succeed more, earn more, accomplish more and gain the approval of others....
Many people today rarely experience inner quiet. Even during moments of rest, your mind races and becomes dominated by: worries, pressure,...
A calmer mind begins by slowing down inside. Many people live with constant inner pressure. The mind races from one worry to another. You rush through...
You are not fighting your battles in life alone. Many people carry heavy burdens including: Stress, Fear, Pressures, Loneliness, Disappointment. You...
The way you speak affects the way you experience life. By speaking positively, you will experience your life positively. Many people spend the day...
People today are more comfortable than ever before. More entertainment. More convenience. More technology. More possessions. But so many people today...
“The Torah of HaShem is perfect; it restores the soul.” (Tehillim 19: 8) Life often feels confusing. Why is this happening? Why do I have these...
“Even though I walk through the valley of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.” — Psalm 23: 4 You may be walking through life feeling...
Every morning a Jew wakes up and begins his day with a prayer of gratitude: Modeh Ani Lefanecha – I thank you living and eternal King for you...
“Happy are those who fear Hashem.” (Psalm 112: 1) This sounds simple. But today happiness has become surprisingly difficult. More conveniences,...
“Zeh hayom asah Hashem, nagilah v’nismecha bo.” “This is the day Hashem made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) King David...
Many people think Torah only teaches you what to do. But Torah also teaches you how to think, how to respond, and even how to experience life. Two...
Many people train themselves to notice what is wrong with life. What is missing? What is frustrating? What did not work out? What people did to them?...
Your life constantly changes. Sometimes things go well. Sometimes things become difficult. One day you feel confident and successful. The next day you...
Learn to love your blessings. This is the highest form of Positive Thinking. If you did not sleep last night you would not be yourself. You could not...
Most people judge their lives according to one simple standard: When things go well, life is good. When things become difficult, something is wrong....