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Keep Smiling
Short inspirational pieces by Rabbi Avrohom Schwartz, Kiryat
Sefer, author of A Handful of Light, Hearts on Fire
and other works on Mussar and Hashkofa
It takes an effort to turn up the corners of our mouth. We
need to exert ourselves to smile. But when we do so, we have
no regrets. It is worth the trouble, worth the effort.
Similarly, with all that is good and positive in life, we
need to make the effort -- we need to take the trouble. Very
few of life's goodies come by themselves. We need to stab our
fork into our food. We need to raise it to our mouths. We
need to open our mouths. We need to chew.
When we are in pain, when worries and regrets surround us,
when anger and frustration invade us, we have a way out: we
have a safe haven we can visit -- a haven where we may revive
our spirits, conquer our sadness, expel our disappointments.
This refuge lies in the world of thought.
Turn your mind towards positive, happy ideas -- inspiring,
energizing concepts. In the world of thought, you regain your
strength and enthusiasm, your love of yourself, and of
life.
But to enter this world, you need to exert yourself, at least
a little...
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