The Path of the Humble - Daily Dose of Wisdom

If we were truly humble, we would not be forever searching higher paths on the mountaintops. We would look in the simple places, in the practical things that need to be done.

True, these are places in a world of falsehood. If the world only had a little more light, none of this would be necessary.

But the soul that knows its place knows that the great and lofty G‑d is not found at the summit of mountains, but in the simple act of lending a hand or a comforting word in a world of falsehood and delusions.

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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August 24, 2012

God is everywhere.

Certainly, we all live in a world of "falsehood and delusions" but we all have to be committed to transform it into a better one. Our Sages stated that G-d is everywhere but what matters to me is that G-d, my Sustainer, be residing inside of me, guiding me in transforming this world of ours.

Healymon
Qro./MEXICO

August 24, 2012

A person should really know the pathways of Heaven, but this is not crucial. One needs only the main thing - to help anther wholeheartedly, with sensitivity, to take pleasure in doing a kindness to another - Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch

Anonymous

April 10, 2012

All we can change is ourself!

All we can change is ourself. Hopefully ,
for the better to help others and become closer to Hashem.

Anonymous
jerusalem, Israel

April 9, 2012

Helping others is finding G-d.

Offering a helping hand to a stranger is for the benefit of our soul.

Mr. Jorge Munuzuri

April 9, 2012

Thanks

Nice reminder about G-dliness in the acts of Mitzvot.

Thanks

Mordi

April 9, 2012

mountaintops

to me the lofty and great G-d is found in both places;
on highest mountaintops of spirit as well in the valleys where S/H/E is present in the simple act of lending a helpful hand, giving a smile to the tired and lonely ones in the cities or speaking a comforting word.. Spirit AND soul... Heaven and earth.

Anonymous
leusden C, Netherlands