Most people dread Yom Kippur. Yet spiritually, the fast greatly benefits the soul and lifts it to sublime joy. See how the fast of Yom Kippur rectifies the unproductive days of our lives and rejuvenates us with blessings of… [Read more...]

The Gemara says the two best days of the year are the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur. The 15th of Av is "Love Day," a special day conducive to finding soulmates. But Yom Kippur? What's so great about a 25-hour fast? It's Soul Day, the day of the year when the soul… [Read more...]

Since Yom Kippur is a warm-weather 25-hour fast, it's a challenge. A person could be especially susceptible to headaches, extreme weakness, dehydration and hypoglycemia, when blood-sugar levels fall dangerously low. With a few preparations, the dangers can be avoided and the fast can be a… [Read more...]

Many people haven't yet prepared for the awesome Day of Atonement, and they don't know where to begin. Cramming won't help. This post - an 8-10 minute read - will. It's based on the 11th Principle of… [Read more...]

Do we throw ourselves at the mercy of intuition, fate, and our own meager efforts to fight against things we'd prefer to avoid, like loss of health and income? Is there a better… [Read more...]

For our own sanity, clarity, and peace of mind, we don't focus on the past and its mistakes. Rebbe Nachman says we must not look back if we want to move forward in the right… [Read more...]

People who learn the principles of teshuva often become disheartened. Who can meet these stringent criteria? The evil inclination makes penitence seem impossible. But he doesn't tell you about the fast… [Read more...]

Plants thrive when we give them attention, water, light, and nutrients. They also can sense physical touch, vibrations, and changes in their environment, reacting when we brush past or prune them. But do they know we love… [Read more...]

Would you like to be much more attractive and charismatic? You'll literally have an appealing look on your face and in your smile that no cosmetics in the world can give… [Read more...]

For our own sanity and survival, we must cling to happiness. Rebbe Nachman says that if you don't feel happy, force yourself, at all… [Read more...]

Leprosy as the result of evil speech is no longer a phenomenon in this generation. Yet we see that evil speech is more rampant than ever. So instead of leprosy, Rabbenu Nachman explains, there's arrogance. Arrogance is not merely a character flaw; it is a spiritual disease. How do we cure… [Read more...]

Did you know that gardening and raising houseplants can calm the soul? Emotions come from the soul. Therefore, when the soul is calm, stress and anxiety melt away. It's great for the body,… [Read more...]