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By Benyamin Bresinger It’s my stinking thinking that is the problem to begin with. So getting out of my head is an essential strategic move towards humility. I must get out of my head.
By Benyamin Bresinger When I am attacked by my own fear, I can take it to G-d instead of taking it personally -- by asking for the others to be blessed, I am being changed.
By Benyamin Bresinger On Shavuot G-d becomes willing to enter into a holy dance with His people. This dance attests to the deep desire of G-d to connect with us.
In To Me See Bow and Arrow teach us a lesson on intimacy and recovery.
By Benyamin Bresinger Along with being aligned with G-d's will, it is also necessary to strive for “honesty, open- mindedness and willingness.” These qualities are indispensable in cultivating intimacy.
By Benyamin Bresinger Once the pain of using finally forces a radical shift in the mind of the addict, he cries: “It’s over! I want out.” Then there is a brief window of opportunity to act upon promptly. Haste is imperative -- in order to ensure that this moment is not lost. ...
By Benyamin Bresinger I am humbled when I hear someone tell of the horrors they went through while they were using, and conclude by saying: All that happened to me was needed to get me to where I am today.
By Benyamin Bresinger We are exposing the inner recesses of our soul that is absolutely one with G-d. At this level what seems to be an obstacle too great to deal with is exposed as an illusion. A test that is there only to awaken this powerfully-connected part of our soul.
By Benyamin Bresinger Blessed are You … who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this occasion.
By Benyamin Bresinger If I can enter the Sukkah and sit still, study, pray and expose my self-sabotaging thoughts for what they are, I can hopefully experience what this holiday is all about -- a 7-day hug from my Father in heaven.
By Benyamin Bresinger That’s what Yom Kippur does. It’s the annual buffing of the soul. The soul, like the diamond, always remains precious.
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