True Lies - Daily Dose of Wisdom

In prayer, we are taught, we must stand in perfect stillness, as though overwhelmed and absorbed in the Infinite Light.

But should we lie? Should we pretend to be so far beyond what we really are?

No--it is the truth. Within, we are truly there. Our minds, our hearts and our egos may not know the true magnificence of our souls,
yet the physical body reflects it.

It is so often the case: the most lofty can find no other place to appear but in the most lowly.

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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September 14, 2010

True!

Very true! Thanks!

Shahid

September 14, 2010

Prayer

There is a long line of Jews who pray and don't stand still -- not that they don't want to, just that they don't. I wouldn't worry about standing still. If you do, you do, and if not, not.

Anonymous
ny, ny/usa

September 14, 2010

stumped again

If we are taught to stand still in prayer ( i wasn't taught any style ) why do so many sway back and forth ?

Anonymous
WC

September 14, 2010

Lofty

Lofty is as lofty does.

gigi
amarillo