We all know too well how many people are on anti-depressants. It’s common knowledge today. People are depressed. Afraid. Gloomy.
An authentic Jew cannot be gloomy or down. It’s simply impossible. If he is indeed so, it is only to the degree which he has failed to integrate the great authentic Torah values that Chazal have taught us.
If a person really comprehended what Chazal teach us that “How wonderful is man who was created and informed that he was created in the image of Hashem”, could he be gloomy?
Hashem has bestowed upon us so many kindlinesses that if we would talk about them day and night for an entire life, it wouldn’t be sufficient.
Next time the washing machine breaks, or your iPod is dead, just think for a second… I am alive! I can see! and you will see how fast you will forget about your minor misfortunes.
This subject takes up books of teachings, but our intention here is to keep things really short!
Do yourself a real favor and go out and buy some books by Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZAL and you will get an instant spiritual pick-me-up!
Rabbi Miller books at Eichler’s book store
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