It could be

Sometimes we read about calculations about when the Geula will arrive and we are not sure whether or not it will happen this time because the other times it didn't. I feel however that even though we are not completely redeemed yet, there are many oppertunities where we can be. Instead of thinking it's not going to happen, we should each work toward making it happen. Each of us can make a difference. Whether with prayer, mitzvos, learning, middos, emunah, unity ... so on. We should show that we really want it and take steps towards it.

happiness, blessings and gratidude

When we pause and say a blessing before we eat, or for something else, we acknowlege our gratitude to Hashem for providing and taking care of us. And while things may be challenging at times, we should focus on what we have instead of what we don't.

Yedid Nefesh

Beautiful song of the soul yearning to connect to Hashem

Starting anew

Is the January 1 significant? Yes

A message about using each day to improve and grow

Miracle

The Maccabeats singing a Matisyahu song.
Also featuring Mayim Bialik who pretends to be a Maccabeat.

Chanuka reminds us that it is Hashem that runs the world. While things might seem impossible, really anything is possible if G-d wills it, for example a small group defeating a huge army.

Divine Providence, hashgacha pratis is all around, we just need to keep our eyes open and listen to the messages around us, whether it be a personal message or collective one.

Happy Chanuka
Lets spread some light

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my loose lips

I use to Not find it so difficult to keep shemiras haloshon. I didn't really have much to talk about others. But nowadays, I find it harder to keep because things have changed like a friend that came back into my life. I talk about them to others, but know I shouldn't. The good thing is that maybe now I'll receive more points by guarding my tongue since it's harder.

The Chafetz Chaim mentions that when we speak poorly, we block prayers and blessing. But guarding our tongue helps to bring blessing. Of course, there are times when we need to say something to protect people. For that we learn what to say and how.

Well have a good week

love of Hashem

When things are pleasent, we thank Hashem for the enjoyable moment. And when things are challenging, we try to trust that things are for the best. From Tehillim 92
Example of the 2nd
I was engaged, but it didn't work out. It was a mutual decision and we cried while speaking. I know that it's better that it happened beforehand BH, rather than later.

Or I might be in an annoying sitution, but I try to see what I can learn from it, like so and so helped me to be more assertive.
I use to want my days to be perfect, but that doesn't happen, except once in a while. There's always some challenge. The thing is to enjoy whatever enjoyable moment we have. And remember that challenges help us to grow.

We can choose to be happy, when we focus on our blessings
And then we increase our love for Hashem

Put it aside and focus productively

During this time, when we want to have a favorable judgement and a good year, lets put aside our grudges about others. It's very hard to do, yes. But it's worth it at least for our own sake.

People can sometimes be annoying. But we shouldn't let that ruin our day. We need to focus on more productive things. Life can be misrable or enjoyable depending on how we look at it.

While it's hard for us Jews to completely come together, each of us personally can make an effort to find the good in people around us and build our ahavas yisrael Shana tovah everyone

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Becoming Partner

When we are aware of what we need to improve on, we can really go forward to overcome things and reach our potential. Life can be hard, but G-d believes in us and wants us to become partner