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When the Baal Shem Tov entered intense survival mode, he forgot all his wisdom. His student helped him remember.

SpiritualitySometimes survival mode becomes so intense that you cannot find words, even when you know exactly what you believe.

If preparing 20% of the Jewish people for the Exodus from Egypt took a year, how long would it take to prepare everyone for the final redemption?

SpiritualityThe Messianic Era Would Begin Years After the Jewish People Recognize Their Redeemer

You can transform the guilt of gossip into love.

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Sometimes low self-esteem isn't about thinking too little of yourself. It's about expecting too much from others.

SpiritualityLow self-esteem can come from expecting people to have qualities that only the Creator possesses.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to spiritual growth is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of emotional maturity.

SpiritualityEmotional Immaturity Can Block Your Ability to Meditate on the Creator's Essence

Adam and Eve started at the beginning of the story. Everyone else is born in the middle.

SpiritualityIdeas from Parshas Bereishis, most of them discussed at InsideChassidus.org:

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