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The Chase


From the Chassidic Masters

A man once complained to Chassidic master Rabbi Simchah Bunim of Peshis'cha: "The sages of the Talmud say that, 'One who runs away from greatness, greatness pursues him.' Well, I've been running away from greatness all my life, yet greatness has not pursued me!"

Answered Rabbi Bunim: "I'm sure that greatness is indeed pursuing you, as our sages promise. The problem is that when you turn around to check if it is running after you, you frighten it away."
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Posted: Apr 10, 2007
The Path towards Greatnesss.
Every word and gesture even the rhythem of your breathing carries the possibility of greatness. Greatness is a consciousness borne of a dedication to humility, love and acceptance of one's path towards the infinite beauty of truth and correct behavior, towards oneself and towards every living entity.
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Posted: Feb 26, 2007
God gives strength to the weary and hopless. Wait on Him.
Posted By patsy, Texas

Posted: Feb 25, 2007
A comment!

The problem is that one doen's always has the streangth to turn around!
Posted By Jordan, London

Posted: Feb 22, 2007
Greatness
Greatness like beauty is in the eye/heart of the beholder.
Posted By Patsy, Texas



 


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