It Is Taught

In today’s episode we discuss how a person can alleviate feelings of sadness and worry regarding worldly matters.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 26.

In today’s episode, we discuss why sadness is such a detrimental trait that has no value in its own right, unless it is used to lead to greater happiness. Related video: The Swamp of Sadness

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 26.

In today’s episode we discuss why asking G-d to forgive us 3x per day in the Shmonei Esrei prayer (in the blessing Shlach Lanu) does not mean that we sin and have in mind that we’ll repent later (which is not allowed). And we also discuss why it is essential for us to assert our willingness to sacrifice our lives for G-d every day even if we won’t practically be faced with such a test in actuality.

Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 25.

In today’s episode, we discuss how the same logic which makes refraining from transgressing G-d’s prohibitions very accessible to every Jew, can be applied to exerting oneself in regards to performing the positive commandments.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 25.

In today’s episode we discuss how the fact that a Jew is willing to sacrifice their life rather than renounce G-d’s unity in an overt way, should motivate a person to not want to ever do even the smallest thing which is against the will of G-d, as even the most minor transgression separates a person from G-d’s Unity. And the pain of withstanding temptation is surely easier and less painful to endure than the pain of death which a Jew would willingly suffer rather than renounce G-d’s Unity overtly.

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 25.

In today’s episode we discuss how the different exceptions and punishments for various transgressions are not reflections of their varying severities, and how any transgression brings a person’s G-dly soul down into the realm of the Sitra Achra and Klipos.

Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 24.

In today’s episode we discuss the idea of how it is that when a person does something which is against the will of G-d, it is because a spirit of folly enters into them.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 24.

In today’s episode we discuss how when a person engages in something which is prohibited by G-d, their animal souls and its garments become degraded below the source of these prohibitions (i.e the Sitra Achra and Klipos).

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 24

In today’s episode, we discuss how being involved in Torah study leads to a great awe of G-d.

Likkutei Amarim, end of Chapter 23.

In today’s episode we discuss how learning Torah connects us to G-d in a more intimate way than doing Mitzvos, which make us into a chariot for G-d.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 23.