Wall Street Idols - Daily Dose of Wisdom

The ancients looked up at the heavens and saw the stars in their constellations. They honored them as stewards of divine energy and life, as the embodiment of all forces of nature and the origin of human passions. They abandoned the Master for the servant, for in truth there is only One and all else is but a tool in His hand.

Modern man looks down to the headlines of the finance page and sees there all the forces that will make or break his career, his retirement plans, his success as a human being. He too is a fool, for in truth there is only One and all else is but a tool in His hand.

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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April 25, 2010

maybe

Even on Wall Street, the Master expects us to do our part. For some that means to get rich and be charitable. For those not on Wall Street it is still incumbent upon them to have a healthy financial life. For those who are waiting for gifts from Heaven because they cannot make ends meet, it is not a good idea. One must strive to keep a balance physically and spiritually. The rules are a bit different for Chabad rabbis. I am not in the know as to how they are compensated. What is obvious in my town is that the newer rabbis moving in have it pretty cushy compared to their predecessors. They have two or three children and find that their home is crazy busy, and cut corners on their obligations. Give me a break. They are not lazy. Nonetheless, they are soft and full of excuses. Funny thing, in my teens the hip jargon for fool was calling someone a tool. Live a G-dly life for sure, but you are obligated to keep your eye on the ball.

Anonymous
wisc

April 25, 2010

there is only One and all else is but a tool in Hi

and the tool is?

Anonymous
brooklyn

April 25, 2010

Well put...

Well put...
So easy to be a fool these days for the approval of others is easy to obtain.
We hardly remember what a fool is..
This serves to remind us ...

Mrs. Theresa Anderson

April 25, 2010

wall street idols

an eye opener, much wisdom addressed. your daily dose gives thought and knowledge for the start of my day, sometimes i post them in my facebook to share them with family and friends. thanks!

alina carr
rossellepark, nj

April 25, 2010

Agree totally!

Agree totally! great explanation in a precise manner!

Syed Shahid Ali
Karachi, Pakistan