This world operates by means of chutzpah, aggressive audacity. It is indeed chutzpah to call itself a world, to claim independence from its Creator, to deny any relationship with the force that keeps it moving every moment. We will fight chutzpah with chutzpah. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
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One should not take the world and its darkness too seriously—they are not as real as they try to seem. They are merely a creation and can be recreated from absolute nothingness at any moment. The only thing that exists in them truly is that for which they were created—to be purified by you. – … Quote
Life’s vicissitudes are isomeric for the soul; they compel its inner strengths to manifest. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Life’s difficulties are a way in which the material world calls us: “Help me to cleanse, to rise!” Difficulties come to you, being confident that you have the strength to confront them. Thus, their purpose is fulfilled. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
A person is happy when he knows he possesses something valuable. Especially happy is the one who feels small but possesses something very great. We are full owners of the infinite. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
To the young person who wrote that he is too shy in communicating with others: Communicate more and work with others, and soon you will realize that you are doing just as well as they are. Then the inner strength of your soul will shine. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
The natural state of a person, as God intended when creating him, is to be happy. Look at children, and you will see this. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Everything that happens comes from Him, and He is only good. But if you and your world are not ready to receive such goodness, it may appear to you as evil. Strive to see the good, think positively – and goodness will reveal itself to you. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Despair is a cheap excuse for those who evade their purpose. By acknowledging your goal, it is easiest to avoid despair. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
If you spend the whole day thinking about yourself, depression is guaranteed. At least for one hour a day, think about how to help someone else. Self-satisfaction breeds anxiety. To feel healthy, one should be acutely aware of their surroundings, try to understand those around them, and bring more light. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Often, depression arises from arrogance. By understanding who you truly are, you will not be so disappointed in yourself. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
You have found yourself feeling oppressed, realizing all your flaws. Imagine that you found a doctor who explained all your long-standing sufferings and gave you a prescription – a pass that will lead you on the path to healing. Would you not feel great joy, a sense of relief? – Lubavitcher Rebbe
You ask yourself, “How can I be happy if I am unhappy?” Indeed, feelings cannot be commanded, but thoughts, words, and actions can be commanded. Do something simple, let good thoughts flow, speak kind words, act as if you are happy, even if you do not feel happiness inside. Gradually, the inner joy of the … Quote
There are various barriers – barriers within and barriers outside, barriers between people, barriers that hinder the doing of good, barriers of your own mind and your own doubts. There are barriers that exist due to your personal limitations. Joy breaks all barriers. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
There is a very thin line between coolness and godlessness. A person must serve with a warm heart – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Those who wrote to the Rebbe about their despair received a response like this: – Despair is directly opposite to what we believe; in other words, it is a denial of reality. A denial that there is a G-d who governs all His creations, watching over each and helping each in everything that one must … Quote
Many women who approached the Rebbe for help in choosing a Jewish name were advised: – Take the name Malka (Queen) and start ruling over yourself. You are the masters over the beasts within you, masters, not slaves. What burns within you like a blazing furnace does not mean you must obey. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Isn’t the meaning of life in our world to make a choice between connecting with the material world, believing that life is produced by its numerous forces, and true life in faith that all our needs and concerns are concentrated in the One G-d of Life? – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Remember that you are not a body. And not an animal that rushes in the flesh, guided solely by its urges. You are a divine soul. Do not confuse the pain and struggle of the body with the purity and joy of the divine soul. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
Fasting, the exhaustion of the flesh, is not for our generation. Not only because we are too fragile to further weaken our bodies, and not just because weakness from hunger will hinder doing good, but mainly because it is time to lead a spiritual life alongside the body, rather than against it. – Lubavitcher Rebbe
