While listening to a lecture, the speaker mentioned something that many can relate to. Nowadays, we're so busy with business, the internet, cell phones etc. People don't have time to themselves anymore. And even when people do have free time, they need to do something interesting like listen to their Ipod. It's like we're afraid to be alone with our thoughts.
The speaker mentioned a suggestion called STILL. The first letter is silence, find 5 min to just sit and relax.
The second is to talk. You know how it is with all this technology, it has lessened the amount of talking we do face to face. While technology helps us to stay in touch with friends & family that we wouldn't have otherwise, we still need regular face to face conversations. Sometimes, we in general society, are so busy with other things that we don't spend enough quality time with family.
The 3rd is to take a few minutes to look inside our self and Introspect. The rush of daily life doesn't allow oneself to stop and think of how to improve and grow. Take a few minutes to relax and contemplate.
The forth is to laugh with others and all enjoy yourselves.
The fift is to laugh with yourself. For example, if you did something silly like left your umbrella at work.
Have a good week
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Tikun
Each of us can do so much to help the world we're in. It can be in a physical way like helping someone in some way, or being a good friend etc.
Or it can be spiritual like learning (for growth), Or us Jews lighting Shabbos candles before sun-down and other mitzvos, which brings positive spiritual energy.
We especially need to do all we can to help nowadays. - Every mitzvah helps, both between people like tzedaka or improving our character traits. And between person and G-d, like praying, keeping Shabbos and other mitzvos. What we do can make a difference and we can help to make a good impact
We should remember to keep looking towards the light down the road
Or it can be spiritual like learning (for growth), Or us Jews lighting Shabbos candles before sun-down and other mitzvos, which brings positive spiritual energy.
We especially need to do all we can to help nowadays. - Every mitzvah helps, both between people like tzedaka or improving our character traits. And between person and G-d, like praying, keeping Shabbos and other mitzvos. What we do can make a difference and we can help to make a good impact
We should remember to keep looking towards the light down the road
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
A couple of things
Firstly, I want to mention this book that many of us know, but it's a good reminder, plus very helpful. We can all probably relate to difficulty focusing when praying sometimes, or rushing through it without kavanah(meaning). Maybe this book can help Praying with Fire
On a side note, would also like to share this nice instrumental album,
Guitar Soulo
by Avi Singolda (Main), Yeedle (Producer)
Click here
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