I've been bad about reading the Daily Kabbalah Tune-ups myself, much less reposting them. Now I'm ready to "flip the switch" and reconnect.
We flip the Light on in our lives when we identify, uproot, and transform our reactive, negative characteristics. It is the degree of change in our nature that determines the measure of our fulfillment. It is the transformation from reactive to proactive that reveals spiritual Light.
Today, review what you perceive to be your negative characteristics. How could you utilize them to reveal more Light in your life?
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
don't look back because life is short
A student wrote to me this week, "for the last two months I've been restricting in this one area of my life. But I'm still not seeing any changes."
While restriction is a great start, the student is forgetting to throw away the calculations. When we sit and wait for the result, it will never come.
A student goes to his teacher and says, "Teacher, no one loves me." The teacher says, "run away from love and love will run after you." Easy enough. Two weeks later the student returns and says, "it's not working. I'm running but it's not running after me." The teacher says, "you are running, but you keep looking over your shoulder to see how far back it is."
Today, don't look back, don't look ahead. Just look at the spiritual task in front of you. Submit to the process and let go of the need for results. As my mother and teacher Karen Berg says, " don't chase love. If you busy yourself with helping others, love will come, like a butterfly, and sit lightly on your shoulder. "
While restriction is a great start, the student is forgetting to throw away the calculations. When we sit and wait for the result, it will never come.
A student goes to his teacher and says, "Teacher, no one loves me." The teacher says, "run away from love and love will run after you." Easy enough. Two weeks later the student returns and says, "it's not working. I'm running but it's not running after me." The teacher says, "you are running, but you keep looking over your shoulder to see how far back it is."
Today, don't look back, don't look ahead. Just look at the spiritual task in front of you. Submit to the process and let go of the need for results. As my mother and teacher Karen Berg says, " don't chase love. If you busy yourself with helping others, love will come, like a butterfly, and sit lightly on your shoulder. "
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
got til it's gone
today's kabbalah daily tune-up from Yehuda Berg, one i know and understand well. when the appreciation ends, it's time 2 move on...
Tuesday, March 18
My brother Michael was addressing students here in Los Angeles last weekend about the importance of appreciation. He repeated something my father taught us growing up: the moment appreciation is lost, the relationship is lost.
I spoke about appreciation in Sunday's daily but it's especially relevant now, when the energy of doubts is at its strongest. The lesson to remember is:
our connection to others, ourselves, and ultimately to the Light of the Creator, begins and ends with appreciation.
This is something you know. I simply wish to remind you of the utter importance of constantly fighting for appreciation. And make no mistake, it's a fight. A battle. A war. It's easy to erupt in anger and indignation but far more difficult to fight the internal battle against ego [jealousy, insecurity, resentment, doubt, and you can fill in the rest.]
Who are the people in your life whom you've begun to take for granted? The best way to get that thankful recognition back is to imagine what life would be like without them.
Tuesday, March 18
My brother Michael was addressing students here in Los Angeles last weekend about the importance of appreciation. He repeated something my father taught us growing up: the moment appreciation is lost, the relationship is lost.
I spoke about appreciation in Sunday's daily but it's especially relevant now, when the energy of doubts is at its strongest. The lesson to remember is:
our connection to others, ourselves, and ultimately to the Light of the Creator, begins and ends with appreciation.
This is something you know. I simply wish to remind you of the utter importance of constantly fighting for appreciation. And make no mistake, it's a fight. A battle. A war. It's easy to erupt in anger and indignation but far more difficult to fight the internal battle against ego [jealousy, insecurity, resentment, doubt, and you can fill in the rest.]
Who are the people in your life whom you've begun to take for granted? The best way to get that thankful recognition back is to imagine what life would be like without them.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
sowing the seeds of love
Yehuda Berg's daily Kabbalah Tune-ups:
Sunday, March 2
Today, I've got some questions to ask yourself. Only you have the answers.
What do you really want in life?
What's limiting you?
How do you prevent yourself from expanding and enjoying a bigger purpose?
How do you prevent yourself from receiving more?
It's time to expand your capacity to receive more fulfillment, to have a lot more happiness, more excitement, more meaning, a job that gives you satisfaction, not just work that pays the bills, and a relationship where you feel totally on the same page with your partner.
Sort yourself out today. Spend some time thinking about the questions I posed, and even take out a notebook and think on the paper. Make sure the desire you have to change is not only well-intentioned but also translates into effort and action. In that way, you're guaranteed to experience dramatic shifts in your life.
Monday, March 3
Did you read - and answer - yesterday's daily questions?
Michelangelo, who also studied Kabbalah, was once asked where he found the exquisite man who modeled for his sculpture of David. He answered, "I didn't have a model. I had no muse. I simply chipped away the excess rock and revealed what the Creator had already provided."
Start chipping away.
We all have the ability to manifest incredible happiness. We each arrive here with a magnificent soul, but our soul at present is covered with the dust and dirt of layers of negativity that we have accumulated.
By spending time today thinking about — and writing answers to — yesterday's questions, you will chip away until you remove all of your limitations and reveal your true potential.
Sunday, March 2
Today, I've got some questions to ask yourself. Only you have the answers.
What do you really want in life?
What's limiting you?
How do you prevent yourself from expanding and enjoying a bigger purpose?
How do you prevent yourself from receiving more?
It's time to expand your capacity to receive more fulfillment, to have a lot more happiness, more excitement, more meaning, a job that gives you satisfaction, not just work that pays the bills, and a relationship where you feel totally on the same page with your partner.
Sort yourself out today. Spend some time thinking about the questions I posed, and even take out a notebook and think on the paper. Make sure the desire you have to change is not only well-intentioned but also translates into effort and action. In that way, you're guaranteed to experience dramatic shifts in your life.
Monday, March 3
Did you read - and answer - yesterday's daily questions?
Michelangelo, who also studied Kabbalah, was once asked where he found the exquisite man who modeled for his sculpture of David. He answered, "I didn't have a model. I had no muse. I simply chipped away the excess rock and revealed what the Creator had already provided."
Start chipping away.
We all have the ability to manifest incredible happiness. We each arrive here with a magnificent soul, but our soul at present is covered with the dust and dirt of layers of negativity that we have accumulated.
By spending time today thinking about — and writing answers to — yesterday's questions, you will chip away until you remove all of your limitations and reveal your true potential.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
life can be so nice
yesterday, inspired by this, i made a call that i've needed to make for several weeks. it doesn't make it all go away or make it all better, but it's a step to peaceful coexistence. and maybe someday a chance for real friendship.
it's not a thousand years away it's not that far my brother when men will fight injustice instead of one another it's not that far if we all say yes and only try then heaven on earth we will find
prince, still would stand all time
Sunday, February 17, 2008
how'd i get so serious?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Why was I born?
What's the meaning of my life?
Why am I me?
When we are kids, we often think about these things. But as life comes faster and harder, we tend to put these questions aside in order to deal with the important matters of life. Who has time for such navel gazing?
Then one day, tragedy strikes or we look in the mirror and see our grandfather staring back at us and we wonder, "What did I live for? Where did my life go? What good did I do?"
Let's not wait until it's too late to change our fate. Let today be the day we resume asking the questions worth asking. If we are already asking them, then let's ask louder.
Why was I born?
What's the meaning of my life?
Why am I me?
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
There is a peak experience of life we are all seeking, a state of flow where all things just make sense and feel right. We reach this state by thinking about others first and creating an opening for the endless Light - the source of all good - to enter.
But when we think only of ourselves, we put a stop to this flow.
Today, make a list – a written list – of five people whom you care about. Put it in your pocket, tape it to your computer, tack it to the fridge – keep it close. Every time you find yourself obsessing about yourself, look at the list, and think about one of those people. Send them energy, meaning, picture them surrounded by Light, receiving the health and wisdom they deserve. Consider this your connection to the endless Light.
Why was I born?
What's the meaning of my life?
Why am I me?
When we are kids, we often think about these things. But as life comes faster and harder, we tend to put these questions aside in order to deal with the important matters of life. Who has time for such navel gazing?
Then one day, tragedy strikes or we look in the mirror and see our grandfather staring back at us and we wonder, "What did I live for? Where did my life go? What good did I do?"
Let's not wait until it's too late to change our fate. Let today be the day we resume asking the questions worth asking. If we are already asking them, then let's ask louder.
Why was I born?
What's the meaning of my life?
Why am I me?
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
There is a peak experience of life we are all seeking, a state of flow where all things just make sense and feel right. We reach this state by thinking about others first and creating an opening for the endless Light - the source of all good - to enter.
But when we think only of ourselves, we put a stop to this flow.
Today, make a list – a written list – of five people whom you care about. Put it in your pocket, tape it to your computer, tack it to the fridge – keep it close. Every time you find yourself obsessing about yourself, look at the list, and think about one of those people. Send them energy, meaning, picture them surrounded by Light, receiving the health and wisdom they deserve. Consider this your connection to the endless Light.
Friday, February 15, 2008
all that glitters ain't gold
omg... too funny. not really taking a swipe at that book, just reminding us we don't have to be millionaires who can leisurely travel the world to find peace and/or make a difference. good reminder.
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
There is a story about a woman who decides she wants to find God. She gives up her worldly possessions, flies to India, climbs the highest mountain, and sets about praying and meditating. She calls out to God, "Where are you?!" and God answers, "I'm down here with the people!"
We don't all have to take a vow of poverty and live in an ashram to connect to our Creator. We need only to connect to others to find what we're looking for.
Today, devote yourself to three people. Find it in your heart to make them feel better, to meet their needs, and to motivate them to become more involved in their lives.
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
There is a story about a woman who decides she wants to find God. She gives up her worldly possessions, flies to India, climbs the highest mountain, and sets about praying and meditating. She calls out to God, "Where are you?!" and God answers, "I'm down here with the people!"
We don't all have to take a vow of poverty and live in an ashram to connect to our Creator. We need only to connect to others to find what we're looking for.
Today, devote yourself to three people. Find it in your heart to make them feel better, to meet their needs, and to motivate them to become more involved in their lives.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
objects in the mirror...
Yehuda Berg's Daily Kabbalah Tune-up
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Whether you are celebrating this Valentine's Day with that special someone, or you are still searching, I'd like to share a golden secret that will always steer you in the Light direction:
A relationship acts as a mirror in which you can – if you choose to look at your reflection honestly – see negativity and move to correct it. Only with this spiritual foundation can you build a fulfilling and lasting love
-- God Wears Lipstick, Karen Berg
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Whether you are celebrating this Valentine's Day with that special someone, or you are still searching, I'd like to share a golden secret that will always steer you in the Light direction:
A relationship acts as a mirror in which you can – if you choose to look at your reflection honestly – see negativity and move to correct it. Only with this spiritual foundation can you build a fulfilling and lasting love
-- God Wears Lipstick, Karen Berg
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
why's it so hard 2 love one another
my mini vacation kept me away from posting about a whole shitload of wonderful events over the last few days. i'm still exhausted and starstruck, loving life and appreciating where i am, who i am, and who surrounds me. after i catch up on some sleep, i'll fill u all in on the details, but for now, here's some Kabbalah tune-ups courtesy of Yehuda Berg. find some inspiration and spread some Love and Light.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Sometimes it seems that when you read a Kabbalah book, or listen to a lecture, the same things are repeated. On Pesach we talk about removing the ego, on Chanukah we talk about tapping into miracles, on Shabbat Pinchas we talk about healing. But something I realized is that it’s not the wisdom that stays the same, it’s us who stay the same. The ticket to the technology is change.
When we transform, we can hear the same exact thing we heard a month, a year, a decade ago but it will sound different, and resonate deeper. But when we get stuck in ruts, patterns, and complacency, our learning stays stuck as well. What is the difference between humans and animals? Animals do the same thing day after day after day. But we have a choice.
Today, break up & shake up your routines. If you always start the day with coffee, then start with tea. If you always take the same route to work, then take a different path. If you flop in front of the TV when you get home, then open a book, or better yet, go for a walk. Get in the habit of mixing it up and changing yourself. The wisdom will change accordingly.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Why is it so hard to say I love you? I don't mean to a lover, but to a friend, a teacher, a parent. Why are these four little letters so difficult to spit out of our mouths?
What a wonderful gift to give someone. Think about how good it feels when people say it to you. I love you. Sometimes when you have strife with family, or beef with a friend, saying I love you is all you need to do to take away the darkness that has settled in like a fog. We fight and argue and analyze when usually, I love you will do the trick.
Who do you love and cherish, yet are afraid tell how you feel? Take a risk today. Open your heart, open your mouth, and say it. Just say it. I LOVE YOU!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
People who help us along the way are channels for the Light. If we forget them, then we are cutting off our connection to the source of all that is good in our life. Even if it was 20 years ago, it's important to remember the people who saved our butts way back when.
Today, go back to a difficult time in your life. Who reached out to you when everyone else fled? Is that person still in your life? Do you still remember what they did for you? Appreciation. That's the key.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Sometimes it seems that when you read a Kabbalah book, or listen to a lecture, the same things are repeated. On Pesach we talk about removing the ego, on Chanukah we talk about tapping into miracles, on Shabbat Pinchas we talk about healing. But something I realized is that it’s not the wisdom that stays the same, it’s us who stay the same. The ticket to the technology is change.
When we transform, we can hear the same exact thing we heard a month, a year, a decade ago but it will sound different, and resonate deeper. But when we get stuck in ruts, patterns, and complacency, our learning stays stuck as well. What is the difference between humans and animals? Animals do the same thing day after day after day. But we have a choice.
Today, break up & shake up your routines. If you always start the day with coffee, then start with tea. If you always take the same route to work, then take a different path. If you flop in front of the TV when you get home, then open a book, or better yet, go for a walk. Get in the habit of mixing it up and changing yourself. The wisdom will change accordingly.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Why is it so hard to say I love you? I don't mean to a lover, but to a friend, a teacher, a parent. Why are these four little letters so difficult to spit out of our mouths?
What a wonderful gift to give someone. Think about how good it feels when people say it to you. I love you. Sometimes when you have strife with family, or beef with a friend, saying I love you is all you need to do to take away the darkness that has settled in like a fog. We fight and argue and analyze when usually, I love you will do the trick.
Who do you love and cherish, yet are afraid tell how you feel? Take a risk today. Open your heart, open your mouth, and say it. Just say it. I LOVE YOU!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
People who help us along the way are channels for the Light. If we forget them, then we are cutting off our connection to the source of all that is good in our life. Even if it was 20 years ago, it's important to remember the people who saved our butts way back when.
Today, go back to a difficult time in your life. Who reached out to you when everyone else fled? Is that person still in your life? Do you still remember what they did for you? Appreciation. That's the key.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
2night i'm a movie star.
it's a little bit freaky, by wayyyyyyyy synchronous that this mornng i awoke to the following Kabbalah daily tune-up. um, it kinda says exactly what i wrote in my post last night!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Kabbalists have long known that our thoughts shape what we perceive as reality every bit as much as reality shapes our thoughts. We are more than mere observers of reality – we are creators.
It is we who produce and direct our own movie – the same movie in which we ourselves are the stars.
What movie are you creating? Love story? Comedy? Horror?
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Not everyone who has the knowledge of Kabbalah understands it. If you've taken classes at the Centre, online, or have read the Power of Kabbalah, one of the first things you learned is to be proactive. On a certain level, that's all you need to know – it's the essence of Kabbalah. So, are you proactive 100% of the time? 50%? 5%? How many other teachings do you know, but don't really know?
Information doesn't make us spiritual. We have to act on it. When someone asks us for help, are we quick to say yes...or no? When a difficult person shows up in our life, do we embrace him/her as someone sent to teach us something, or as another pain in-the-you-know-what?
Today, think about a teaching that resonates with you. Ask yourself if you are living it. If you are not (or not as much as you can), that's OK. Recognition is a giant first step.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
God is in you. God is in me. God is everyone.
Imagine what a difference it would make if we always kept that in mind. We'd be less inclined to give the business to the waiter for messing up our order, or telling someone off who hurt our feelings. We may justify our actions – for example, by pointing out someone's faults – but in those moments of "losing it" on someone, we are the ones who lose.
Today, see the God in everyone.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Kabbalists have long known that our thoughts shape what we perceive as reality every bit as much as reality shapes our thoughts. We are more than mere observers of reality – we are creators.
It is we who produce and direct our own movie – the same movie in which we ourselves are the stars.
What movie are you creating? Love story? Comedy? Horror?
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Not everyone who has the knowledge of Kabbalah understands it. If you've taken classes at the Centre, online, or have read the Power of Kabbalah, one of the first things you learned is to be proactive. On a certain level, that's all you need to know – it's the essence of Kabbalah. So, are you proactive 100% of the time? 50%? 5%? How many other teachings do you know, but don't really know?
Information doesn't make us spiritual. We have to act on it. When someone asks us for help, are we quick to say yes...or no? When a difficult person shows up in our life, do we embrace him/her as someone sent to teach us something, or as another pain in-the-you-know-what?
Today, think about a teaching that resonates with you. Ask yourself if you are living it. If you are not (or not as much as you can), that's OK. Recognition is a giant first step.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
God is in you. God is in me. God is everyone.
Imagine what a difference it would make if we always kept that in mind. We'd be less inclined to give the business to the waiter for messing up our order, or telling someone off who hurt our feelings. We may justify our actions – for example, by pointing out someone's faults – but in those moments of "losing it" on someone, we are the ones who lose.
Today, see the God in everyone.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
u got 2 shake something
When I was a child I would sometimes awaken in the middle of the night, horrified to find someone in my room. I'd pull the covers over my head and shake in terror. When nothing happened I'd peak out and see some clothing draped over a chair or some other object masquerading as a monster.
Focusing the light of awareness on that which frightens us dissolves the misunderstanding that causes it.
What monster do you need to stare down?
Focusing the light of awareness on that which frightens us dissolves the misunderstanding that causes it.
What monster do you need to stare down?
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
reach out and touch (somebody's hand)
The Light wants to flow into your life and to fill all your black holes. But you need to invite it in. You can do this by asking for help. You don't have to be a master Kabbalist to communicate with the Light. The Light doesn't care that you are saying the words correctly - all you need to do is reach out.
It's like a toddler speaking his first words to his parents. Even though he can't speak well, they are still delighted when he asks for something. Remember, the Creator created us so that we could be fulfilled. We need to take those baby steps.
Today, talk to the Light. What issues are you struggling with? What relationships are troubling you? What big decision is looming? Call out in your mind and ask for signs, messages, and guidance. Learning how to ask is the first step in receiving messages from above.
It's like a toddler speaking his first words to his parents. Even though he can't speak well, they are still delighted when he asks for something. Remember, the Creator created us so that we could be fulfilled. We need to take those baby steps.
Today, talk to the Light. What issues are you struggling with? What relationships are troubling you? What big decision is looming? Call out in your mind and ask for signs, messages, and guidance. Learning how to ask is the first step in receiving messages from above.
Monday, February 4, 2008
kabbalah katch-up
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Rav Ashlag taught that being around people with bigger desires for growth, transformation and Light helps us to reach beyond our own limited desires.
Today is the perfect day to look at the types of people you surround yourself with. Are they helping your growth? Or hindering it? What actions can you take to surround yourself with positive, spiritual people?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
The Zohar teaches there are three ways to learn our lessons in life:
Concealed – the voice within awakens us (least painful)
Friends – a friend awakens us (moderately painful)
Revealed – an external situation awakens us (most painful)
When a person is not hearing the warning voice from within, it is the responsibility of a friend to positively confront them with love. This prevents the other person from having to learn the lesson in a more painful manner.
In real relationships in our life we need to be able to awaken others - from a place of caring – and we need to be able to withstand it when they awaken us.
Focus on one of your close relationships today and find one area where the person needs awakening. The question to ask before saying a single word is:
“do I really want the other person to grow…or is this area just bothering me?”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
A great kabbalist once asked his students, "Where does God live?" They quickly answered, "God lives everywhere." But he would not accept their answer. He taught them, "God lives wherever man lets him in."
The Light created you so it could share with you. In other words, you are loved. All you need to do is open your heart, think about others, and do the uncomfortable. That's not too much to ask, is it? I know, I know, easier said than done.
Today, give out some love – and let the Light in.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Sarcasm, jitters, cigarettes, drugs, candy, tantrums, silent-treatment, yawning, yelling, obsessing, cheating – these are some of the wonderful ways we run from our pain.
As I wrote recently, the only to get to heaven is to go through hell. It means continuing to disengage from the delusion of the ego by facing the pain head on – whatever your pain may be. It's the only way to find reality underneath.
In what way are you hiding from reality?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
All giving is not good. Consider this statement from the Rav:
"We must investigate our motivations for sharing. For example, you want to give to your child, but you might want to do so for your own sake rather than hers. So you smother her with goodness. It's true that you are sharing your energy, but you are potentially destroying the child. Even though you are sharing something good, giving can have a bad side if there is an exaggerated discharge of energy.
Occasionally my ego may tell me that if I give to someone I will be able to control that person, and this becomes the solitary reason for giving. Then the person becomes dependent upon me. True sharing must be balanced."
Answer these questions today:
Is my sharing balanced?
With whom am I sharing selfishly?
Rav Ashlag taught that being around people with bigger desires for growth, transformation and Light helps us to reach beyond our own limited desires.
Today is the perfect day to look at the types of people you surround yourself with. Are they helping your growth? Or hindering it? What actions can you take to surround yourself with positive, spiritual people?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
The Zohar teaches there are three ways to learn our lessons in life:
Concealed – the voice within awakens us (least painful)
Friends – a friend awakens us (moderately painful)
Revealed – an external situation awakens us (most painful)
When a person is not hearing the warning voice from within, it is the responsibility of a friend to positively confront them with love. This prevents the other person from having to learn the lesson in a more painful manner.
In real relationships in our life we need to be able to awaken others - from a place of caring – and we need to be able to withstand it when they awaken us.
Focus on one of your close relationships today and find one area where the person needs awakening. The question to ask before saying a single word is:
“do I really want the other person to grow…or is this area just bothering me?”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
A great kabbalist once asked his students, "Where does God live?" They quickly answered, "God lives everywhere." But he would not accept their answer. He taught them, "God lives wherever man lets him in."
The Light created you so it could share with you. In other words, you are loved. All you need to do is open your heart, think about others, and do the uncomfortable. That's not too much to ask, is it? I know, I know, easier said than done.
Today, give out some love – and let the Light in.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Sarcasm, jitters, cigarettes, drugs, candy, tantrums, silent-treatment, yawning, yelling, obsessing, cheating – these are some of the wonderful ways we run from our pain.
As I wrote recently, the only to get to heaven is to go through hell. It means continuing to disengage from the delusion of the ego by facing the pain head on – whatever your pain may be. It's the only way to find reality underneath.
In what way are you hiding from reality?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
All giving is not good. Consider this statement from the Rav:
"We must investigate our motivations for sharing. For example, you want to give to your child, but you might want to do so for your own sake rather than hers. So you smother her with goodness. It's true that you are sharing your energy, but you are potentially destroying the child. Even though you are sharing something good, giving can have a bad side if there is an exaggerated discharge of energy.
Occasionally my ego may tell me that if I give to someone I will be able to control that person, and this becomes the solitary reason for giving. Then the person becomes dependent upon me. True sharing must be balanced."
Answer these questions today:
Is my sharing balanced?
With whom am I sharing selfishly?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
u push me
Every difficult situation is sent our way to help us to grow. Too bad we push the uncomfortable away.
Let's say you're in severe financial difficulty. God comes to you and says he/she will give you a million dollars every time someone hurts you or angers you -- provided you completely let go of any reactive feelings. Simply put, you cannot take anything personally. You have to let it go!
What would be on your mind all day? You'd be praying for God to send you people to hurt you. You'd wake up every morning searching out all the difficult relationships and offensive people!
The fact is, when you live your life with this in mind, you receive something more valuable than a million dollars. You receive the Light, which already includes financial sustenance, rejuvenation, well-being, happiness, and peace of mind.
Today, embrace the uncomfortable. Look for the silver dollar in every dark cloud.
Let's say you're in severe financial difficulty. God comes to you and says he/she will give you a million dollars every time someone hurts you or angers you -- provided you completely let go of any reactive feelings. Simply put, you cannot take anything personally. You have to let it go!
What would be on your mind all day? You'd be praying for God to send you people to hurt you. You'd wake up every morning searching out all the difficult relationships and offensive people!
The fact is, when you live your life with this in mind, you receive something more valuable than a million dollars. You receive the Light, which already includes financial sustenance, rejuvenation, well-being, happiness, and peace of mind.
Today, embrace the uncomfortable. Look for the silver dollar in every dark cloud.
Monday, January 28, 2008
doubts of our conviction
Doubt creeps in the moment we lose our focus on our original intention.
Think of it in terms of relationships. You could be so happy, you're with your soul mate, life is wonderful. Hugs and kisses, xoxo, and all that. Then she does something you don't like and you forget. You forget how she helps you through the darkness. You forget how she loves you even when you don't love yourself. You forget. And then doubt creeps in. One moment you have all the reasons to be in the relationship, the next you find all the reasons not to be.
It's all about doubt. Why? Because you forget why you were in the relationship in the first place.
Today is your chance to remember. Remind yourself of what you receive from your significant relationships. Connect to the seed of goodness and cast out the doubt.
Think of it in terms of relationships. You could be so happy, you're with your soul mate, life is wonderful. Hugs and kisses, xoxo, and all that. Then she does something you don't like and you forget. You forget how she helps you through the darkness. You forget how she loves you even when you don't love yourself. You forget. And then doubt creeps in. One moment you have all the reasons to be in the relationship, the next you find all the reasons not to be.
It's all about doubt. Why? Because you forget why you were in the relationship in the first place.
Today is your chance to remember. Remind yourself of what you receive from your significant relationships. Connect to the seed of goodness and cast out the doubt.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
desire, it covers our faces
One of my mother, and teacher, Karen Berg's favorite mantras is "Next. Next. Next."
As you expand your vessel (desire), there's going to be challenges and discomforts. You're going to get rejected and bruised. Your job is to grab your lessons and go. Next. Too many of us get unnecessarily weighed down by troubled pasts, broken relationships, and childhood traumas.
When a butterfly emerges from its cocoon, does it bring the cocoon with it? Next.
Today, let the rejection in. Feel the burn. Break the shells surrounding your soul. And remember to let go of them once they break. Next!
As you expand your vessel (desire), there's going to be challenges and discomforts. You're going to get rejected and bruised. Your job is to grab your lessons and go. Next. Too many of us get unnecessarily weighed down by troubled pasts, broken relationships, and childhood traumas.
When a butterfly emerges from its cocoon, does it bring the cocoon with it? Next.
Today, let the rejection in. Feel the burn. Break the shells surrounding your soul. And remember to let go of them once they break. Next!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
i ain't got no money
There is a kabbalistic prayer that says, "listen to us because we are poor."
This is not referring to financial poverty, but rather a state of mind concerning appreciation and the reality of the Light. By being in a state of humility, we gain the realization that all sustenance and fulfillment comes from the Light.
Today, acknowledge your constant dependence on the Light's beneficence. Doing so allows you to receive more – and keep what you already have.
This is not referring to financial poverty, but rather a state of mind concerning appreciation and the reality of the Light. By being in a state of humility, we gain the realization that all sustenance and fulfillment comes from the Light.
Today, acknowledge your constant dependence on the Light's beneficence. Doing so allows you to receive more – and keep what you already have.
Friday, January 25, 2008
u are the rule
Here's a thought: the Light loves you.
If the idea of Light or God is too abstract, put it in simple terms. Think of the boundless care a parent has for its child. This is how the Creator feels about you. It might not look or feel that way sometimes, but the disconnection is a trick of the five senses. Beyond it there is love. Only love.
And if the Light loves you - and believes in you – then how can you possibly doubt yourself?
Remember who you are today. And remember who loves ya' baby.
If the idea of Light or God is too abstract, put it in simple terms. Think of the boundless care a parent has for its child. This is how the Creator feels about you. It might not look or feel that way sometimes, but the disconnection is a trick of the five senses. Beyond it there is love. Only love.
And if the Light loves you - and believes in you – then how can you possibly doubt yourself?
Remember who you are today. And remember who loves ya' baby.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
deeper and deeper
Some people quit studying Kabbalah when they don't see miracles materializing right away. What they don't understand is if they don't strike gold after two or three digs, they mustn't blame the earth. They must dig deeper.
Dig deeper today. Share until it hurts (or helps.) Dust off those kabbalah books from the shelf and give them another read. Scan Zohar. The treasure is there, you only need to work to reach it. And work hard.
Dig deeper today. Share until it hurts (or helps.) Dust off those kabbalah books from the shelf and give them another read. Scan Zohar. The treasure is there, you only need to work to reach it. And work hard.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
i gotta just letitgo
Ok, so God's Light is hidden behind a curtain. What is the curtain?
Ego. Each time you react, a curtain is placed over your inner lamp. Fortunately, every time you overcome your ego, a curtain is removed. Keep in mind that the Light of God never changes. It remains constant. You have the free will to either remove curtains and bring more Light into your world, or add curtains and increase the darkness.
Today, stop putting up curtains – and start pulling some down. Resist the angry outbursts and impatient stares. Indulge in loving remarks and thoughtful acts. Remember, only you can take down the curtains to reveal the full intensity of Light that is always shining.
Ego. Each time you react, a curtain is placed over your inner lamp. Fortunately, every time you overcome your ego, a curtain is removed. Keep in mind that the Light of God never changes. It remains constant. You have the free will to either remove curtains and bring more Light into your world, or add curtains and increase the darkness.
Today, stop putting up curtains – and start pulling some down. Resist the angry outbursts and impatient stares. Indulge in loving remarks and thoughtful acts. Remember, only you can take down the curtains to reveal the full intensity of Light that is always shining.
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