First, they give themselves permission. That permission usually does not appear in one moment. It builds over time through the thoughts someone repeats to themselves. Sometimes the permission sounds like this: “She’s just trying to control me.” “She’s making something out of nothing.” “She ignores all the good I do.” “I already work hard enough.” […]
and appointing are actually connected ideas. When something is counted, it means: 1. it matters 2. it is individually noticed 3. it has a role So counting leads to responsibility. In other words: • First you recognize each individual value (counting). • Then you give each one their role (appointing). That is why Pekudei sits […]
of the Rebbe’s teachings. Many of the Rebbe’s talks lasted six hours or more, with breaks for melodies in between. On Shabbat and holidays there were no recorders. Reb Yoel and a small team had to listen carefully, remember every idea, understand every sentence, and later reconstruct the talks from memory. Because of their work, […]
the Creator chose to bind Himself to a relationship with creation forever. That is not a real limitation on Him. It is an expression of His freedom, love, and faithfulness. “The creator chose to bind himself to a relationship with creation forever. That is not a limitation. It is freedom, love and faithfulness, His goodness […]
and they only know how to talk about one emotion. Excitement. During their physical life, excitement was the only feeling they allowed themselves to express. They did not practice talking about sadness, fear, shame, or longing. So when they arrive in the world of souls, their emotional language is very small. They can say, “This […]
of how they lived their life in the physical world. When the body is gone, a soul can see its life much more clearly. It can see the good it did, but also the harm it caused. For some souls, that realization is very painful. Instead of learning and connecting with other souls, they hide. […]
A person can be very aware of what is happening around them. They may notice problems. They may notice other people’s behavior. They may even analyze situations very well. But that does not automatically mean they are self-aware. Self-awareness means something deeper. It means asking questions like: 1. What am I feeling right now? 2. […]
you do not become calmer. You become more overloaded. Suppression means pushing down emotions instead of processing them through compassion and healthy boundaries. Denial is often a form of suppression. Instead of saying: “I feel scared to have this conversation.” The mind says: “It’s too complicated to talk about.” But the emotion is still there. […]
A soul is a consciousness that understands, moves and feels, no physical pleasure or physical suffering. One of the experiences there is hearing the angels sing praises to The Creator. Angels constantly express awe of The Creator. Their “songs” are not music the way we hear it here. They are waves of awareness, expressions of […]
Marriage is not just a relationship in this world. It is a bond between souls. But only relationships built according to Torah form a lasting soul connection. If a relationship is outside that structure, it can exist in life, but it does not continue after death. That’s why our sages say: Some relationships end through […]