How can an upright person become a common thief? The slightest compromise with the evil inclination is a tiny breach that will soon grow… [Read more...]

The digger had every reason to be deeply disappointed. Nevertheless, he maintained the smile on his face at all costs. Hashem then gave him a real reason to smile. A lesson about… [Read more...]

In our formative years, different people stuck all types of labels on us. Even worse, they stuck the labels on a bottle and put us inside. As children, we subconsciously thought that our parents, teachers, and peers knew what they were talking about. They most likely did… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman reveals the template of Jewish history in this allegorical tale of treachery and innocence. In every generation our enemies rise up against us, but the Holy One rescues us from their… [Read more...]

The Creator has already packed our backpacks for us. He has given us the tools we each need for our journey in life and to reach our individual destinations. Our job is to become acquainted with those tools, refine and cultivate them, and utilize them… [Read more...]

To keep the fish in our aquarium happy and healthy, we must follow specific guidelines, otherwise the fish will suffer. Are we any less important that the… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman’s short fable, "The Horse and the Pump," tells about a simple yet greedy villager who didn't believe in the forces of the dark side. These demons, the evil-spirit agents of the Evil Inclination, decided to have some fun with… [Read more...]

Don't be afraid to ask yourself some serious questions in life that most people avoid. This is a necessary step in finding ourselves, choosing the right goal and living a life of fulfillment and… [Read more...]

A lost person doesn’t know where he or she is in life. To find ourselves, we must determine where we are, then establish our goal and go for… [Read more...]

Insults can be wonderful, if we realize that they are a gift from Above. A person who meant no harm asked me why I’m so ugly. It inspired this podcast. If you know anyone who is self-conscious about the way they look, let them see this 3-minute… [Read more...]

Sometimes the evil inclination masquerades as a person's best friend to prevent him from performing a mitzvah. This is the only one of Rebbe Nachman's tales that is not allegorical, but actually a true story. After relating the tale, we also learn Likutei Moharan I:115, which elaborates on the… [Read more...]

By pondering the rationale of creation, we begin to think positively. Positive thinking is wonderful in that it is conducive to believing in ourselves. Believing in ourselves is not some flowery notion, but a vital human resource that is essential for success. Here's how to attain… [Read more...]