 | Everything is by Divine Providence. If a leaf is turned over by a breeze, it is only because this has been specifically ordained by G-d to serve a particular function within the purpose of creation.
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"When your wellsprings shall spread to the outside." It seems that your wellsprings HAVE spread to the outside... how much longer do we have to wait?
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I have a history of self-injury stemming from mental illness. Thankfully the condition is under control now, and I have not hurt myself in years. But I still remember the rage I felt toward my body.
I had never considered a dual meaning to donkey before. Reading it that way gives me permission to be kind to my body, to purify it rather than fight it. It feels like healing water to my soul.
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I like this quotation very much. I have tried to find it in books about Besht, but without success. Please help me to find the source of those words.
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Thank you for posting this wonderful thing. Their are many souls longing for an outside life.
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This made my day.
Chai Elul!
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Surely the most insightful and blessed nation - the Jewish people. I have heard there are volumns on the subject of 'LaShon Hara", Where can I get more information on the subject.
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Check out this link--You'll find a bunch of interesting lashon hara-related articles there.
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What does the last one mean? "the wellsprings shall spread?" very vague
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when Chassidus moves to the far reaching Jews --- when the Baal Shem Tov's Torah of Heart reaches outward, get my drift?
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Thanks a lot for posting the aphorisms. It really helped me on my project. Is there anywhere that I can find Rabbinical commentary on these?
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Beautiful. Also, just as our shadow is that close to us, moving everywhere with us, even though we often do not realize it, so is G-d. We have an intrinsic connection, as stated in #10 that the three loves are truly ONE; love of G-d, love of Torah and love o a fellow Jew.
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His example shows the way ordinary folks blessed by the Divine can express that which matters most regardless of circumstances.
It's a matter of belief and consciousness. If people stop at how things appear, that's where they'll end.
If we extend ourselves knowing G-d's great Light proceeds us, who can tell what might be achieved.
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It is clear to me the Bal Shem Tov knew that by loving or seeing everything in a positive light, meaning of G-D's essence, he could always see the positive traits of one's personality. It taught him to be self-reflective and continue to self-improve. I want to do the same, as I believe the end will be much better than the beginning of this journey which is full of much pain, trials, and tribulations. I will ALWAYS pray to G-d to make things better and I in turn to make it happen!!!
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Just want to comment that the beauty of these writings are all a blessing to my heart and soul. I t resonates like poetry of the soul which sends out reverberations to all the world. They have lifted my spirit and my heart to new levels. I carry their images in my mind's eye and heart as they create warmth and deidication to believe and trust more deeply than I ever have.
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