Saturday, September 13, 2008

Against Your Grain


By: Yehuda Berg

Friday, September 12

I hope you are still taking risks.

Rav Ashlag once said, "People do not value spirituality because they think it requires no effort, and that whenever they wish to be engaged in spiritual practice, they can succeed. The truth, however, is that great effort is needed. When I rise at midnight to study, the primary importance for me is the effort, not the comprehension."

Without going against our grain and investing effort involved in overcoming obstacles, Kabbalah simply won't work.

Today, do something uncomfortable. Use the experience to strengthen yourself and to carry out your commitment to making your life even better.