Rabbi Meir Shalom of Porisov used to say that suffering need not deter us from serving the Almighty. King David wrote beautiful and uplifting Psalms while he was in the most difficult situations.
Learn from King David
Daily Lift #1029
View ArchivesSource: (Derech Tzadikim, p.19; Rabbi Pliskin's Gateway to Happiness, p.254)
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NEW BOOK!
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin's new book has recently been published by ArtScroll:
Upgrade
Your Mind, Upgrade Your Life: Daily upgrades for your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions.
Today, everyone is upgrading. We're upgrading our computers, our phones, our devices. We're making them faster and more effective, so they work at top speed and quality.
Wouldn't it be great if we could also upgrade our lives?
We can!
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin shows us how to transform our thoughts and feelings, so we that we will instill a completely new pattern of optimism and confidence into our lives. Each of his 101 "upgrades" includes an affirmation for us to repeat, insights both from classic Torah sources and from Rabbi Pliskin’s extensive work with coaching others, practical tips, and stories to show how people upgraded and improved their lives.
In these upgrades, we will learn simple and effective techniques to help us:
- Focus on progress, not perfection.
- Give ourselves permission to stay calm and not angry.
- Enjoy the process of upgrading our lives.
- Bring out the best in ourselves, and in others.
You keep your devices working in top shape. Shouldn't you do the same for your life? Let Rabbi Pliskin show you how.
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin is the author of over 25 books with his specialty in mastering happiness and other positive inner resources.
His last 15 books include such titles as: "Taking Action", "Happiness", "Kindness", "Courage", "Serenity", "Building Your Self-image" "Conversations with Yourself" and "Marriage." These books are available at: Artscroll.com.