To a Jewish activist in a dangerous Arab land:
Embolden your awe of heaven and you will diminish your fear of human beings.
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. Subscribe and get your dose daily. To order Rabbi Freeman’s latest book, Wisdom to Heal the Earth, click here.
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Becky
Pittsburgh, PA
August 20, 2012
fear no one
This could apply to the overbearing, critical, terse bosses and coworkers, too. Or anyone who makes me feel anxious and defensive. I noticed that trusting G-d does not make the panic attacks go away any faster. BTW, got copies of your BHDTE Vol.1 and Vol.2... you have a bit of talent there, Rabbi Tzvi! Have you ever considered developing a book devoted to the Rebbe's biography with your own verse and opinion liberally mixed in? I'd buy it!
Thanks for DD!
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K. Khan
Lahore, Pakistan
August 20, 2012
From Lahore, Pakistan
This is wonderful an is equally applicable to Jewish activist in Pakistan. :)
May HaShem Bless Team Chabad for bringing words of The Rebbe, Rabbi M.M. Schneerson. Words giving strength to people of Jewish faith.
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john smith
fort lauderdale, fl
April 11, 2012
thank you this has plagued my existence on the planet since its creation. Reply
Justin Roth
Staten Island, NY
April 9, 2012
Words to live by in any situation I agree with this statement, and would add that it not only applies to a Jew in a dangerous Arab land, but to any Jew in any nation, religious or secular, as well as any circumstance one may find themselves in. I have awe of heaven and it really DOES diminish fear of other human beings, for, as King David said: "What can man do unto me?" Reply
Gabriella
March 13, 2007
i give these daily doses to 12 girls who i give a teffila workshop to three times a week. they love these doses and i love sharing them with them. thank you. Reply
Mitch
March 13, 2007
Very Helpful This short line is simple, but so helpful. We are so often led by the opinions or perceptions of other people...even if we think we are strong enough to "not care". Reply
reuven
dallas, tx
August 2, 2004
the Besht I love what the Baal Shem Tov's father told him as he was breathing his last-- "son, fear nothing and no one, but G-d" Reply
Awe vs Fear Acceptance of life gives us no reason to fear. I do not live in fear, I will not live in fear and in making that choice based upon free will I accept the consequences of having a wonderful life acknowledging everything life has to offer as it comes my way. That statement of awe vs fear, to me, is very far opposite of Live, let live, Learn, let learn. Acceptance of ones surroundings is the key in overcoming irrational and rational fears, trust in our goodness of our own soul provides us all the courage needed to overcome any such fear. Just sayin, Shalom