As man acts, God reacts.
“As man acts, God reacts.” Baal Shem Tov
If a man has beheld evil, he may know that it was shown to him in order that he learn his own guilt and repent; for what is shown to him is also within him.
“If a man has beheld evil, he may know that it … Read More
We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?
“We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up … Read More
The ideal of man is to be a revelation himself, clearly to recognize himself as a manifestation of God.
“The ideal of man is to be a revelation himself, clearly … Read More
Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption.
“Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption.” … Read More
To pull a friend out of the mire, don’t hesitate to get dirty.
“To pull a friend out of the mire, don’t hesitate to … Read More
If the Bible didn’t show us the weaknesses, the vulnerabilities, the sins of our heroes, we might have deep questions about their true virtue.
“If the Bible didn’t show us the weaknesses, the vulnerabilities, the … Read More
We should learn and reflect to the best of our capacity, but when we reach a point where we are unable to makesense of life, we should supplant faith for understanding, and reflect again on what we do know.
“We should learn and reflect to the best of our capacity, … Read More
The central aspect of worship is the feeling of being at one with God.
“The central aspect of worship is the feeling of being at … Read More
The world is new to us every morning – and every man should believe he is reborn each day
“The world is new to us every morning – and every … Read More
Unless we believe that God renews creation every day, our prayers grow habitual and tedious.
“Unless we believe that God renews creation every day, our prayers … Read More
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Why? Because every human being has a root in the Unity, and to reject the minutest particle of the Unity is to reject it all.
“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Why? Because every human … Read More
For any of us to come to the understanding that we are common and unlearned is the accomplishment of a lifetime.
“For any of us to come to the understanding that we … Read More
Everybody is unique. Compare not yourself with anybody else lest you spoil God’s curriculum.
“Everybody is unique. Compare not yourself with anybody else lest you … Read More
I am going out one door, and shall go through another.
“I am going out one door, and shall go through another.” … Read More
Before you can find God, you must lose yourself.
“Before you can find God, you must lose yourself.” Baal … Read More
Everything above and below is one unity.
“Everything above and below is one unity.” Baal Shem Tov
Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, “For my sake, the entire world was created.”
“Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, “For my sake, … Read More
There is no room for God in the man who is filled with himself.
“There is no room for God in the man who is … Read More
Fear builds walls to bar the light.
“Fear builds walls to bar the light.” Baal Shem Tov