Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
To think clearly and powerfully requires immense concentration. However, concentration is not "strong thinking"; it simply involves blocking out all outside noise to allow your thoughts to flow properly. Connecting with the infinite is easy because Hashem is constantly flowing into this world. The challenge lies in making space within our minds and hearts to receive Hashem’s flow. Hashem can only enter to the extent that we allow Him to. This is the meaning of the phrase, “B’levavi mishkan evneh—Within my heart, I will build a sanctuary for Hashem.” We must transform ourselves and our lives into vessels that connect us to Hashem, receive His light, and project it into this world, thereby linking the physical to the spiritual, the finite to the infinite, and the limited to the transcendent.
Hashem is speaking to all of us, constantly; we need only open up our minds and listen.
The hardest part for me is clearing my mind to let Hashem's light enter. Blocking every negative thought and focusing only on positive ones is challenging. The verse "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer" (Psalm 19:15), often also recited at the end of the Amidah prayer, expresses a desire for both one's speech and thoughts to be pure and pleasing to God, acknowledging Him as a stable protector and savior.
It’s an everyday reminder that acknowledging Hashem as our protector can help clear our minds of negative thoughts. During hard times, it’s difficult to maintain a clear mind, even though, in hindsight, we often realize everything turned out okay and could have been much worse. We might even recognize that we managed the situation well. So why, in the midst of the struggle, can’t we think this way? Why does our mind play a completely different role than we would like?
During difficult times, our minds tend to focus on immediate stress and fear, triggering a fight-or-flight response. This response, designed to help us survive, often overwhelms our ability to think positively or clearly. It's only in hindsight, when the immediate threat has passed, that we can reflect more calmly and recognize the positive aspects and our strengths in handling the situation.
Hashem can help us manage these challenges by providing spiritual guidance and inner strength. By cultivating faith and trust in Hashem, we can find peace and reassurance, even in difficult times. Prayers, meditation, and Torah study can help center our thoughts and focus on positive aspects, reminding us that we are not alone and that there is a higher purpose and support in our struggles. This spiritual connection can help us develop resilience and maintain a clearer, more positive mindset.
For the past month, my life has had its ups and downs. I decided to set aside 15 minutes every morning to meditate and thank Hashem for what I have and what He has given me in the past. It has helped me tremendously. As the flow of bad news were keep on coming, I am able to handle it much better.
When I hear a news that I wasn’t expecting, I feel anxious, but then I say, "Hashem, it’s all in Your hands, and I know it will be okay. Even if it doesn’t seem so at first, it will ultimately be for the best. I am in Your hands and refuse to be anxious, as it will only make things worse." And it really worked, I was actually surprised at myself.
We have seen time and again that Hashem always protects us, and we learn from our mistakes to become better and more connected. We just need to put our minds to it and recognize that Hashem is always there for us.
May we let the light of Hashem enter our hearts and minds and always feel connected to a higher level. Amen.🙏
Wishing you all a wonderful day ❤️