Stories of Life - Daily Dose of Wisdom

Life does not tell stories. People do.
Life provides no more than raw materials. Raw enough for us to look back and construct at least two versions of our own biography: one a prison, the other a palace.

This is the greatest kindness the Master of Life has given us: He has placed His own pen in our hands, so that we may enjoy the dignity of a palace constructed by our own design.

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 16, 2013

I clearly understand; " Raw enough for us to look back and construct at least two versions of our own biography: one a prison, the other a palace." I spent my first 18 years moving evry three years to a different country. When I was younger I felt cheated of childhood friends and "roots" Later in life I realized that what I received over that time was much greater and more enlightening than most get to experience. I live in palace and have done so since realizing this

Isaac
Gatineau, Canada

August 23, 2012

:-)

Truth said in most beautiful words that make their way to the heart in a gentle manner, befitting a saint

Dhananjay
Mumbai, India

January 23, 2012

RE: Stories of Life

WOW! I'm writing a new life story starting tomorrow! This was sooo deep! I just had an aha moment and something real clicked. I am sooo ready for the transformation that will begin as soon as I start rewriting my life story!

MzDonna
Fleming Island, Fla

January 23, 2012

Very very powerfull, thank you, were did the Rebbe say this?

Shlomo
Nacliel, Israel