Delusions of Anger - Daily Dose of Wisdom

There are people who go about life believing G‑d is angry with them. "After all," they say, "why shouldn't He? I've abandoned Him. I've done things He doesn't like. In fact, I hardly ever think of Him any more. Why should He care about me?"

They delude themselves. At the core of their consciousness rests a spark of Him, awake and pulsating within everything they do. Indeed, that spark does not let them alone.

And from Above only love pours down, an Infinite love that does not change or interrupt.

What blocks entry of that love? What holds back the spark within?

Nothing more than those deluded dreams.

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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November 29, 2012

The Delusion?

I'm curious, is the delusion that there is only a apark of G_d within us, or are we unaware or rejecting that there is more of a spark and that G_d is there as a bright, blazing fire? Do we reject the belief that we hold His presence entirely, and fall back on old beliefs that G_d is with us in a limited way? I'd like to believe that G_d is completely within us and we just must choose to live His will. After this reading, I have to question whether I deny that G_d is with me 100% and I must open my eyes and beliefs/faith that I must choose that light and warmth, and accept G_d's presence, and know that my choices can lead me into darkness or into the light of G_d. Please, help me to understand this paradox. Thank you, Rabbi."

Ryan Pesce

December 21, 2009

Don't feel I deserve His love

I will meditate on your words, since I have had 57 years of internally telling myself He might (might) not love me because of my temper which has been a problem in the past, that point being made I wonder sometimes if He just does not like me because of my big mouth when I get angry. I've even made excuses for my temper like it's because I have a little Irish in me...silly but that's the way I have rationalize it at times. I hope I am having diluted dreams but if that's the case let me wake up now!

James David
Trabuco Canyon, Ca/USA

December 21, 2009

Infinite love

A thrilling reminder and a tremendous confidence builder! Thank you!

Sharon
Newton, MA, USA