Only Loving Words

In the course of our spiritual development we may sometimes experience a pause in our personal growth. One can advance only so far before facing the boundaries of human limitation. But by humbling oneself, one becomes a vessel – able to receive G-d’s infinite blessings which uplift one to new spiritual heights.

The weeks preceding the Days of Awe, are an auspicious time to receive this divine assistance. Therefore, at this time of year, we encourage each other in our spiritual progress, and bless one another with spiritual and physical success in the new year.

G-d promises, “Those who bless the Jewish people, will themselves be blessed.” The only way to encourage others to progress spiritually is with words of blessing – by highlighting Torah’s “pleasant ways and paths of peace;” not, G-d forbid, by criticizing them.