From every sefer ever since Har Sinai, have we ever gotten such exposure to the mind and heart of someone like this? What a privilege to be exposed to the inner thought of a tzaddik, in such an intimate way. This last piece in Tzav Veziruz, ends off by giving us a perfect message for where we often find ourselves in our lives today.
A beautiful description of what Shaleshudes can (and should) be.
Everyone knows that working on the Ego and understanding how to self-annihilate it is key in the growth of any authentic seeker. In this incredibly important piece by the Piasetner Rebbe, the Rebbe gives us clear guidelines as to the "how".
אשרינו שזכינו לרבי כזה
Hashem created us with one drive, and one drive only.
He didn’t create us with a will to eat or to drink.
Hashem created us with one life drive - to get what we need. We want what we feel is missing. The question is, can that ever be used positively?
In this magical piece, the Piasetzner Rebbe takes us to the future, the day of our death, and enables, through a powerful visualization, to do some magical work on ourselves.
When we pick up crumbs of wasted minutes throughout the days, our days become longer than ever
The importance of making bookmarks during our journeys to detect what works for us and what doesn't.
A heartbreaking ending to one of the most passionate pieces of chassidic writings. In this piece, the Rebbe begins by describing his gratitude for the momentary revelation of light from above, only to be followed by his 31-year-old son's death.
What do you with contradicting feelings?
In this piece, the Piasetzner Rebbe showed us how to live with both the feeling of living in hell, while having moments of visualization of Gan Eden.
In this very raw and overwhelming description of the Rebbe's emotions, we are taken to the hospital bed, as the Rebbe shares with us his greatest fears.
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In today's class, we heard from the Rebbe's beautiful heart, how he wishes to dance and sing with all of creation, at the moment he felt his 'avoda' was wanted by above.
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In this diary entry, the Piasetzna Rebbe shares n great detail the danger his son was in during the summer of 1935 and his miraculous recovery.
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As we finish this incredible diary entry from the Piasetzner Rebbe, the Rebbe gives us the strength not to feel hopeless and helpless. As he turns to all of creation, the Jewish people, and then to the world's nations, the Rebbe reminds us what we are essentially composed of.
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The Rebbe addresses the Anshei Chutz, the outsiders, the cynics.
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If this whole world is a prep for the next world, what are we holding on to while we are here?
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In this passionate diary entry, the Piasetzna Rebbe shares with us a passionate plea. Ribbono shel Olam, whether i deserve it or not, pls send me a sign. Have I gone completely off track in my journey toward you?
In this diary entry of the Piasetzna Rebbe ztz'l Hy'd, we see a critique of the lives of those who are focused on financial and physical well being. In the same breath, we see how the Rebbe is running toward Hashem in the most powerful way, while sensing self doubt and tremendous sense of fear. He is honest about what he perceives to be his own shortcomings, which cause him to be terrified about approaching Hashem in such a way.
Who Doesn't Suffer From Psychotic Thinking
A glimpse into a very personal and powerful diary entry of the Piasetzner Rebbe, R' Klonymus Kalman Shapiro Hy'd.
We tend to measure success, both spiritual and material, based on quantity. We got to make a massive change in that department. In this diary entry, the Piasetzner Rebbe shares an incredible insight on this matter.