142. The Light Switcher - Daily Dose of Wisdom

A college student once asked the Lubavitcher Rebbe what is his job. The Rebbe gestured to the ceiling of his room and replied:

Do you see that light bulb? It is connected by wires to a power plant that powers the whole of Brooklyn. And that plant is connected to turbo-generators at Niagara Falls that power the whole of New York State and more.

Every one of us is a light bulb wired in to an infinitely powerful generator. But the room may still be dark, because the connection has yet to be made. The job of a rebbe is to take your hand in the dark room and help it find the switch.

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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 26, 2010

Power Houses

Ah yes, I am constantly reminded to "Love One Another"......and so it is.....we are Our Brothers Keeper.....such a sweet, sweet reminer.....God Bless

Annmarie
Wilton Manors , Fl/USA

November 24, 2010

I second Mr. Brown

Thank you for your amazing site!

Anonymous
Johannesburg

November 24, 2010

You are a light switcher

The profound sweetness with which you deal with life is wonderful. Thank you. Getting back to the basics of life that you offer up is profoundly impacting those who choose to listen. God bless you...

Mr. Henry (Chanoch) Brown