SIMCHA {J O Y}

23 Adar 5770: Had I known then what I know now I'd have entitled my post Besimcha, Emunah, Bitul instead. Thanks to my learning partner Rebbe Nachum of Teverya I have begun a serious research into SIMCHA (J O Y) and how it brings us to Emunah (Faith) which brings us to Bitul (Letting Go, Letting Hashem). I welcome all who wish to help me with my research to send a private e-mail to 8simcha8@gmail.com THANK YOU HASHEM

After we discuss Simcha we shall continue step by step with our Emunah Diet

Emunah Diet: STEP SIX

18 Shevat 5770: Step 6 of the Emunah Diet. Write a letter to Hashem and tell him exactly how thankful you are, how sorry you are and how hopeful you are. Past present and future issues. At the end of the letter give THANKS to Hashem for everything, and ask for whatever you wish. Tell Hashem you are willing to learn to accept all that He gives with Emunah and B'Simcha. THANK YOU HASHEM

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Exercises Step 6: Sit in silence after you write the letter for 3 minutes collecting your thoughts then take an 11 minute walk in silence to help clear your mind. Throughout the day, remember to say "Thank You Hashem" as often as possible.

Getting closer

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha 5 MarCheshvan: There will be days where obstacles are placed before you and you may think that Hashem is hiding from you or not on your side that day (god forbid). Just the opposite is true. It is a moment that will test your emunah to see if you really believe that everything is from Hashem and all is good. When you want a ball to go farther you pull your hand back first then release. Same concept. NEVER lose faith!

A Leap of FAITH

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha

Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan: It takes a leap of faith to stay focused in faith. Working on keeping the faith, is having faith when things don't go so well. Take the leap of faith and let go and let Hashem. He's never wrong, we just don't understand his ways. Begin this month anew by taking a leap toward faith, trust and with joy. THANK YOU HASHEM

Building our path toward Emunah

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha

23 Tishray: The holidays have come to and end and until Chanukah we have time to build a forward path toward accepting Emunah, Bitachon, B'simcha with Bitul into our lives. Just like people tend to begin food diets after the chag, so too we shall begin a spiritual diet/ Let's begin by looking at our list of goals for this coming year and to ask Hashem to help us achieve all that we set out to do. THANK YOU HASHEM

Benefit Of The Doubt

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha

Thurs. 10 01 09 / 13 Tishray 5770: Emunah and dan lekaf zchus (giving the benefit of the doubt) go hand in hand. The next time you fear an outcome or are feeling worried about something. Combine the lessons of emunah with giving the situation/person the benefit of the doubt and you will see (over time) less worry and more emunah in Hashem. THANK YOU HASHEM

New Year Theme: BITUL

Emunah Bitachon Besimcha

Fri. 09 25 09 / 7 Tishray 5770: Emunah without "Bitul" is like a nice car without much gas in it. You can travel but you won't get very far. "Bitul" = letting go. Try this weekend, when you see something happening in your life not only have the Emunah but also use "Bitul" letting go your control of the matter and see what happens. Feedback appreciated. Good Shabbos to all, Gmar Tov, Easy fast!