Sunday, June 29, 2008
Note to self, inside game
Just like when after taking out the first city, Joshua sends recon unit who reports back with 30K should do it, they're small. Joshua sends out the 30K who flee taking casualties.
Immediately Joshua and the entire team know something is wrong with their connection to Source. They turn their entire focus on their connection to Hashem.
Hashem let's them know that indeed they were not being backed, that there was a huge disconnect in the camp, that it needed to be addressed, and when it was taken care of, all would be forgiven, connection would be reestablished, victory would be granted. And so it was/is.
Before I flailed, doing what I was told to do by those who said they knew, results were dismal to nothing.
Now I am doing the same things I was told by those same people.
Expecting different results.
Why?
Inside game together.
Connection to Source.
Victory is provided by connection to Source.
Immediately Joshua and the entire team know something is wrong with their connection to Source. They turn their entire focus on their connection to Hashem.
Hashem let's them know that indeed they were not being backed, that there was a huge disconnect in the camp, that it needed to be addressed, and when it was taken care of, all would be forgiven, connection would be reestablished, victory would be granted. And so it was/is.
Before I flailed, doing what I was told to do by those who said they knew, results were dismal to nothing.
Now I am doing the same things I was told by those same people.
Expecting different results.
Why?
Inside game together.
Connection to Source.
Victory is provided by connection to Source.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Women's special spiritual power.
From Chabad Jewish Center of Flagstaff Weekly Email 6-26-08
Color and bold marks mine. :)
Two Women
By Tali Loewenthal
The dramatic story of a serious challenge to Moses' leadership is told in this week's Torah reading. Korach, first cousin of Moses, stirred up a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, with the aim of replacing Aaron as High Priest.
Korach was actually a very learned man, and a member of the respected tribe of Levi. What possibly could have led him pose such a foolhardy challenge to Moses?
Korach had a number of followers, one of whom was called On the son of Pelet. At the last moment he dropped out of the dispute and was thereby saved from the terrible fate of Korach and his supporters. What saved him?
According to the Sages, in both cases it was a woman behind the scenes who was responsible for the fate of her husband.
Korach's wife was ambitious and politically minded. She resented the fact that her husband, undeniably a man of great learning and talent, had been passed over. She pointed out to her husband that Moses had chosen the "plum jobs" for himself and his brother Aaron. Korach had also been passed over as regards other leadership roles. Her deep resentment was transmitted to her husband. He became the leader of a rebellion which ended disastrously for him and his followers, as described in our Parshah.
And what of On the son of Pelet? He began as a follower of Korach, but his wife could see that this was a completely false path. The Midrash tells us that she was determined to prevent him from joining Korach's group. She had discussions with her husband, and convinced him that he would gain nothing from the rebellion. She also succeeded in preventing the other leaders of the rebellion from forcing her husband to join them. She saved her husband and her entire family from destruction.
This shows us one dimension of womanhood: her power to persuade. The story of Adam and Eve and many other incidents in the Torah reiterate this theme.
In an open society like ours, where people have to be convinced of the right path rather than simply instructed along it, this power becomes particularly important. It represents a different approach to life than that which has been dominant for most epochs of history. As such it is highly relevant to men as well as to women. Instead of assertion of authority, gentle persuasion.
Another aspect of womanhood is even more profound. This is her ability to see through false appearances and discover the path which is true and good. This is another theme, expressed in Torah stories about Sarah, Miriam and many other women. The Sages tell us regarding the generation of Jews who were slaves in Egypt that while the men had fallen into abject despair which would lead only to destruction, the women had hope and faith and therefore succeeded in preserving the existence of the Jewish people. In their merit the Jews were redeemed.
Why do women have this extra sensitivity? "An extra measure of understanding was given to the woman," says the Talmud. It is a Divine gift. Women also have a special spiritual power. The Lubavitcher Rebbe has repeatedly stated that, as in the time of the Exodus from Egypt, through the merit of Jewish women today the Messiah will come. This is the ultimate dimension of womanhood!
Color and bold marks mine. :)
Two Women
By Tali Loewenthal
The dramatic story of a serious challenge to Moses' leadership is told in this week's Torah reading. Korach, first cousin of Moses, stirred up a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, with the aim of replacing Aaron as High Priest.
Korach was actually a very learned man, and a member of the respected tribe of Levi. What possibly could have led him pose such a foolhardy challenge to Moses?
Korach had a number of followers, one of whom was called On the son of Pelet. At the last moment he dropped out of the dispute and was thereby saved from the terrible fate of Korach and his supporters. What saved him?
According to the Sages, in both cases it was a woman behind the scenes who was responsible for the fate of her husband.
Korach's wife was ambitious and politically minded. She resented the fact that her husband, undeniably a man of great learning and talent, had been passed over. She pointed out to her husband that Moses had chosen the "plum jobs" for himself and his brother Aaron. Korach had also been passed over as regards other leadership roles. Her deep resentment was transmitted to her husband. He became the leader of a rebellion which ended disastrously for him and his followers, as described in our Parshah.
And what of On the son of Pelet? He began as a follower of Korach, but his wife could see that this was a completely false path. The Midrash tells us that she was determined to prevent him from joining Korach's group. She had discussions with her husband, and convinced him that he would gain nothing from the rebellion. She also succeeded in preventing the other leaders of the rebellion from forcing her husband to join them. She saved her husband and her entire family from destruction.
This shows us one dimension of womanhood: her power to persuade. The story of Adam and Eve and many other incidents in the Torah reiterate this theme.
In an open society like ours, where people have to be convinced of the right path rather than simply instructed along it, this power becomes particularly important. It represents a different approach to life than that which has been dominant for most epochs of history. As such it is highly relevant to men as well as to women. Instead of assertion of authority, gentle persuasion.
Another aspect of womanhood is even more profound. This is her ability to see through false appearances and discover the path which is true and good. This is another theme, expressed in Torah stories about Sarah, Miriam and many other women. The Sages tell us regarding the generation of Jews who were slaves in Egypt that while the men had fallen into abject despair which would lead only to destruction, the women had hope and faith and therefore succeeded in preserving the existence of the Jewish people. In their merit the Jews were redeemed.
Why do women have this extra sensitivity? "An extra measure of understanding was given to the woman," says the Talmud. It is a Divine gift. Women also have a special spiritual power. The Lubavitcher Rebbe has repeatedly stated that, as in the time of the Exodus from Egypt, through the merit of Jewish women today the Messiah will come. This is the ultimate dimension of womanhood!
Blissing all the time
If you are having the though "I wonder if it is possible to experience constant happiness", "I wonder if it is possible to experience unconditional happiness", "hmm I was just experiencing the most amazing unconditional happiness I wonder if I can get it to stay all the time"? Well the answer to all of those is YES. Take it as a voice or thought or intuition guiding you that YES you are going to be experiencing unconditional happiness ALL THE Time. See it as a preview thought and go for it. I've been experiencing unconditional happiness for 9 years. It's our natural state of being. So embrace you ecstasy and bliss out!
DAILY DOSE: Heaven Above, Man Below
Be Within Stay Above
By Tzvi Freeman
Heaven Above, Man Below
Heaven above and the soul of man below are two halves of a single form, two converse hemispheres that fit together to make a perfect whole.
Attuned in perfect consonance, they dance a pas de deux of exquisite form, each responding to every subtle nuance of the other, mirroring and magnifying the most subliminal inner thought, until it is impossible to distinguish them as two.
Within the human being is the consciousness of G-d looking back upon Himself from within the world He has made.
We sit upon the vortex of Creation.
By Tzvi Freeman More articles...
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman. To order Tzvi's book, "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.
The content on this page is copyrighted by the author, publisher and/or Chabad.org, and is produced by Chabad.org. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with the copyright policy.
By Tzvi Freeman
Heaven Above, Man Below
Heaven above and the soul of man below are two halves of a single form, two converse hemispheres that fit together to make a perfect whole.
Attuned in perfect consonance, they dance a pas de deux of exquisite form, each responding to every subtle nuance of the other, mirroring and magnifying the most subliminal inner thought, until it is impossible to distinguish them as two.
Within the human being is the consciousness of G-d looking back upon Himself from within the world He has made.
We sit upon the vortex of Creation.
By Tzvi Freeman More articles...
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman. To order Tzvi's book, "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.
The content on this page is copyrighted by the author, publisher and/or Chabad.org, and is produced by Chabad.org. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with the copyright policy.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
What is unconditional happiness?
What is unconditional happiness? What is constant happiness? Here ya go!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Spiritual mockage :) - Stay Humble!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Songs arrising in my head
I'll be doing something.. work.. whatever and little songs pop into my head. While I am not paying attention to thought these little songs download into me. I actually hear the words to them while I am singing them. They can be silent, playing in my head or aloud, me singing them. Here is what popped in while checking my email.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Awe vs information
Thursday, June 12, 2008
See The Invisible - Personal Growth - Audio & Video
See The Invisible - Personal Growth - Audio & Video: "Now Playing...
See The Invisible
Seeing the hidden goodness in every person; seeing the potential of mankind, and seeing the un-tapped reserve of wealth hidden in nature, together these visions make the impossible available, together they represent a messianic world. (1:06:26)"
My notes
Check out from minute mark 1:00 forward. Sort it out and you have gainned a lot of goodness. Tikun olam (sp?) Bring out the Goodness that IS THERE. "The body will inspire the soul."
See The Invisible
Seeing the hidden goodness in every person; seeing the potential of mankind, and seeing the un-tapped reserve of wealth hidden in nature, together these visions make the impossible available, together they represent a messianic world. (1:06:26)"
My notes
Check out from minute mark 1:00 forward. Sort it out and you have gainned a lot of goodness. Tikun olam (sp?) Bring out the Goodness that IS THERE. "The body will inspire the soul."
To be Happy is to be Human - Personal Growth - Audio & Video
Ohr Somayach:Succos:The Curse of Happiness
by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair - www.seasonsofthemoon.com
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Of all the mitzvot which one would you think the most difficult? Probably giving up your life to sanctify G-ds name. In fact, the Vilna Gaon said that the most difficult of the mitzvot is the mitzva of simchat Yom Tov, the Torah obligation be happy on the festivals of Pesach, Shavuot and Succot. With most mitzvot we fulfill our obligation by doing an action. We put on tefilin, we eat matza on the first night of Pesach, we refrain from eating of Yom Kippur. The mitzva of simchat Yom Tov, however, requires us to be constantly happy during Yom Tov. There should not be a single moment when we are not filled with the joy of the festival. Now, I ask you, was there ever a time when you were constantly happy for one whole week? How about a day? An hour? Maybe. And in that hour, wasnt there a single second that you couldnt find the correct change in your pocket, or you felt a little tired for a second or two? Or maybe for a split second you felt a little blue? Constant happiness? Thats a very difficult thing to achieve.
However, the Torah wasnt given to the angels. It was given to flesh and blood. If the Torah mandates this constant happiness from us, it must be achievable.
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Of all the mitzvot which one would you think the most difficult? Probably giving up your life to sanctify G-ds name. In fact, the Vilna Gaon said that the most difficult of the mitzvot is the mitzva of simchat Yom Tov, the Torah obligation be happy on the festivals of Pesach, Shavuot and Succot. With most mitzvot we fulfill our obligation by doing an action. We put on tefilin, we eat matza on the first night of Pesach, we refrain from eating of Yom Kippur. The mitzva of simchat Yom Tov, however, requires us to be constantly happy during Yom Tov. There should not be a single moment when we are not filled with the joy of the festival. Now, I ask you, was there ever a time when you were constantly happy for one whole week? How about a day? An hour? Maybe. And in that hour, wasnt there a single second that you couldnt find the correct change in your pocket, or you felt a little tired for a second or two? Or maybe for a split second you felt a little blue? Constant happiness? Thats a very difficult thing to achieve.
However, the Torah wasnt given to the angels. It was given to flesh and blood. If the Torah mandates this constant happiness from us, it must be achievable.
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Nearly Shavous
DAILY DOSE: Youthful Wisdom
B"H
Youthful Wisdom
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Wisdom lives in the future, and from there it speaks to us. There is no such thing as wisdom of the past.
Wisdom preceded the world and wisdom is its destiny. With each passing moment, wisdom becomes younger as we come closer to the time when it is born and breathes the air of day.
Our ancient mothers and fathers, the sages, all those from whom we learn wisdom--they are not guardians of the past. They are messengers of the future.
The truth can never be old-fashioned. It was never in fashion to begin with.
A Daily Dose of Wisdom from the Rebbe
-words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman
Sivan 5, 5768 * June 8, 2008
Youthful Wisdom
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Wisdom lives in the future, and from there it speaks to us. There is no such thing as wisdom of the past.
Wisdom preceded the world and wisdom is its destiny. With each passing moment, wisdom becomes younger as we come closer to the time when it is born and breathes the air of day.
Our ancient mothers and fathers, the sages, all those from whom we learn wisdom--they are not guardians of the past. They are messengers of the future.
The truth can never be old-fashioned. It was never in fashion to begin with.
A Daily Dose of Wisdom from the Rebbe
-words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman
Sivan 5, 5768 * June 8, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Oneness - G-d In front :)
Tonight's Sefirah: Yesod sheb'Malchut -- "Connection in Receptiveness"
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
It's all Light!
Time is a spirial
What is happening?
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Day One of Week 7: Chesed of Malchut
Day One of Week 7: Chesed of Malchut
43rd Day of the Omer
Week Seven - Malchut
Sovereignty - the last of the seven attributes - is different than the previous six. It is a state of being rather than an activity.
Leadership is a passive expression of human dignity which has nothing of its own except that which it receives from the other six emotions.
On the other hand, malchut manifests and actualizes the character and majesty of the human spirit. It is the very fiber of what makes us human. When love, discipline, compassion, endurance and humility are properly channeled into the psyche through bonding - the result is malchut. Bonding nurtures us and allows our sovereignty to surface and flourish.
Malchut is a sense of belonging. Knowing that you matter and that you make a difference. That you have the ability to be a proficient leader in your own right. It gives you independence and confidence. A feeling of certainty and authority. When a mother lovingly cradles her child in her hands and the child's eyes meet the mother's affectionate eyes, the child receives the message that I am wanted and needed in this world. I have a comfortable place where I will always be loved. I have nothing to fear. I feel like a king in my heart. This is malchut, kingship.
43rd Day of the Omer
Week Seven - Malchut
Sovereignty - the last of the seven attributes - is different than the previous six. It is a state of being rather than an activity.
Leadership is a passive expression of human dignity which has nothing of its own except that which it receives from the other six emotions.
On the other hand, malchut manifests and actualizes the character and majesty of the human spirit. It is the very fiber of what makes us human. When love, discipline, compassion, endurance and humility are properly channeled into the psyche through bonding - the result is malchut. Bonding nurtures us and allows our sovereignty to surface and flourish.
Malchut is a sense of belonging. Knowing that you matter and that you make a difference. That you have the ability to be a proficient leader in your own right. It gives you independence and confidence. A feeling of certainty and authority. When a mother lovingly cradles her child in her hands and the child's eyes meet the mother's affectionate eyes, the child receives the message that I am wanted and needed in this world. I have a comfortable place where I will always be loved. I have nothing to fear. I feel like a king in my heart. This is malchut, kingship.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Warrior mode
