De-Victimizing - Daily Dose of Wisdom

Just who are the oppressors of which you are victim? People? Institutions? The Laws of Nature? They are but tools in the hand of their Master. Or are you the victim of your own Creator?

The Designer of this cosmos does not contrive schemes to undermine His own creations. He knows us as He knows Himself, He sees His world from our eyes, He is our life and our essence. When He makes demands of us, He meets us on our own ground, not according to His unlimited power, but finely measured to the capacity He has hidden within us.

There are times when you compare the burden on your shoulders to the strengths you know you have, and it seems impossible. But He knows better the hidden powers of your soul. And He has faith in them. For He is there within them.

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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January 23, 2010

He meets us..

From others I had gotten a concept which is a way I viewed G-d. I now perceive Him differently and know He only makes demands "not according to His unlimited power, but finely measured to the capacity He has hidden within us." With regards to my capacity to take pressure - its a better mindset now and I can take it because I am learning mercy and my hidden strengths. Not bad when I used to take on pressure myself more than anyone should.

Anonymous
Vancouver, B.C.

December 25, 2009

Challenges

The bar is always raised on the next challenge presented it seems, all for our spiritual growth. I have learned the most from my biggest challenges. Whether from pain, love, hurt, or misperseptions. But, I sure love it when there is peace and joy and happiness in abundance in between the challenges:)

Eve
Brooklyn, NY

December 24, 2009

Tools in the hand of their Master

When this really clicked, it was a moment of relief, of peace. At the same time, it makes me wonder about a situation in work. I won't go into all the details, but I wonder to what extent I should accept a new person being brought in and given training that I and another woman have requested but have been brushed off. How far do I protest? I am not a great fighter for myself. Do I accept the situation, say I did speak up, and leave it at that? That's the part of this that I am struggling with.

georgianna
Boston, MA

December 24, 2009

The Designer of this cosmos does not contrive sche

but he declared that we would face hard times when we go out from His ways - and I can ensure it is real about idolatry.

baruch shlomo
curitiba, brazil