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Meditations for Happiness
True happiness is what overcomes you when you do a mitzvah with all your heart.
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The night is past. It is afternoon before Shabbat.
We have cried enough bitter tears. Now is time to return with joy. |
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If you did good, celebrate that you have a G‑d who is there with you in your good work.
And if you fell on your face, celebrate that you have a G‑d who does not abandon you when you fall.
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Worry leaves no room for life. Be simple and open to heaven's downpour.
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Dance in the joy of a mitzvah, and you will hear your holy mothers and fathers of ages past, dancing and singing along.
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The night is past. It is afternoon before Shabbat.
We have cried enough bitter tears. Now is time to return with joy. |
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Some gripe that they cannot reach out for G-d‘s help because they are not worthy.
Others celebrate that, as unworthy as they are, they have a G‑d who answers their cries.
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If you did good, celebrate that you have a G‑d who is there with you in your good work.
And if you fell on your face, celebrate that you have a G‑d who does not abandon you when you fall.
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Happiness is believing in yourself as much as your Creator believes in you.
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Whatever good you’ve managed to squeeze out of life, discard your worries and cherish that.
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