Struggle, Challenge & Adversity

Joseph was in tune with another person’s pain, and was therefore capable of doing that one small act of goodness and kindness. Little did he know that it would change the world.

At this point, Joseph could have withdrawn into himself, as many prisoners do, allowing thoughts of anger and victimization to consume him. He had every right to be a bitter man . . .

Spiritually, one never retires and one never grows old

Life’s challenges are not a punishment, but a means to help us reach our full potential.

“Is it not enough for the righteous what is prepared for them in the World to Come,” the Midrash declares, “that they also ask for a tranquil life in this world?” But why not? Does G‑d have a limited quantity of tranquility to mete out?

Imprisonment is a fate worse than death, out of which the truly righteous squeeze an elixir more potent than life

The story is told of a fellow who dreamt that there was a treasure to be found under a bridge in a distant city...