Staying Connected

By: Yehuda Berg






Last week in Los Angeles I spoke about the idea of 'being connected.' I got an email asking me to better define that word. As I was writing the answer I realized this was a bigger issue that needs to be addressed for everyone.

A human being in its inactive state is naturally connected to the Lightforce of the Creator. Imagine a line extending from you and reaching up to the Upper Worlds. If we sat still and did nothing from the day we were born, we'd still be connected. But the moment we opt for the desire to receive for the self alone over sharing, we severe the line, if only for a split second.

On a very basic level, we need to understand that if we want to be connected to an infinite, unending source of happiness, then our thoughts need to be the Creator's thoughts.

And the Creator has a one-track mind: how can I help?

The more you go against your natural tendencies, the more you help others instead of yourself, the more connected you will be.

This week, check in to see how 'connected' you are throughout the day. Set a daily reminder on your computer. Or challenge a friend to work with you on this, every day.

Ironically, if you're doing the work correctly, you'll realize how disconnected you are most of the time. That awareness will build your desire to be more connected.

All the best,

Yehuda

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Figure It Out

By: Yehuda Berg

Sunday, August 10

Over the years, students have come to me with their dilemmas, wanting to know what I think. Many times, I've answered, 'I don't have an opinion', 'What do you think?"

'You don't have an opinion?''

Of course I do. The Gemini in me has loads of opinions. But my opinions are not as important as your own.

We all get in the habit of running to our teachers, doctors, lawyers, parents, etc. for help, and it sucks our energy. We don't need to be running to people every time we have a question.

The Rav has always taught me that the process of working over a question in our mind, solving our own problem, is how we exercise our free will. Pursuing questions and figuring things out is how we connect our 1 percent lives to the 99 percent. Consciousness is the bridge.

When we sacrifice our free will for the sake of listening to others, we are severing our link to the spiritual side of life.

Today, I'm not telling you what I think you need to do. You figure it out.



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Tame the Beast

By: Yehuda Berg

Saturday, August 9

When we react to something, we are tapping into our animal nature. As far as we know, animals are not able to access that split second before a response. Their desires are compulsive, and their reactions are as well; they go for the instant gratification.

When we pause first or restrict our response, however, we are tapping into our God nature. We are choosing to no longer be the effect of our desire. Instead, we are choosing to be the cause.

Restriction, by the way, doesn't mean that we won't decide to satiate that desire after all. It just means that we pause and make a conscious decision.

Today, do whatever it is you do. Just make sure you're doing it by choice, not habit.



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Fog Lights

By: Yehuda Berg

Friday, August 8

The experience of the 99% Realm is like those hazy moments when we are half awake and half asleep, when we are aware we are dreaming and trying desperately to hang onto that thread that connects us to the dream, but we know that if we yank too hard on the thread, we will lose the dream altogether.

This is what it feels like when we lose even our brief connections to the Light.

Disconnecting from the Light is the source of our unhappiness. Whenever we feel depressed, unfulfilled, or anxious, it's because we have lost touch with the 99% Realm.

Today, strive to elevate above the fog of the 1% Realm. What seems real is not always so. Turn on your fog lights.



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