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★˚7 Habits of Highly Connective Persons

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A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, for people of all faiths—and no faith.

One of the great spiritual seekers, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) is among the most often quoted of the Hasidic masters. Even after two centuries, his teachings have a potent, meaningful message: Never lose hope; find joy and cause for happiness in everything that happens to you.
In these pages, his powerful wisdom brings us inspiration for life today. “Always remember:
joy is not merely incidental
to your spiritual quest.
It is vital.”
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
1772–1810
To some, Rebbe Nachman is best known for stories that possess profound depth and speak to the very soul. To others, his teachings shed light on some of life’s deepest mysteries. Now, as before, he speaks to a spiritually seeking generation in strong and uplifting ways.Teacher, guide and spiritual master, Rebbe Nachman provides vital words of inspiration for life today.
With timeless insight and wisdom, Rebbe Nachman shows us how to fill the empty chair—the alienated self—by leaving sadness and finding hope and joy.
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Reprinted from the Holy Beggars’ Gazette, Vol 2 No 3
Not for commercial redistribution.

 

 

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San Francisco, 5734.
Rabbeinu speaking
Transcribed by (Rabbi) Elana Rappaport Schechter

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    • ** How Does Rebbe Speak to Me
      At first glance it doesn’t seem possible. ***How can the words of a 19th-century Chassidic master from a small town in the Ukraine speak to people living in the 21st?century metropolises of the Western world? What does Rebbe Nachman know of the modern age—its scientific and technological breakthroughs; its advances in medicine, genetic engineering and telecommunications; its phenomena of global interdependence and cyber­ terrorism? If you think that way, you don’t know Rebbe Nachman .*** read more
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Who Is Rebbe Nachman of Breslov?

Spread of Kabbalah during the 1700s [from MEMBERS HANDBOOK Information about World’s Major Religions]
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772 – 1810), the great-grandson of the Baal
Shem Tov, revitalized and further expanded the latter’s teachings, amassing a following of thousands in Ukraine, White Russia, Lithuania and Poland. In a unique amalgam of Hasidic and Mitnagid approaches, Rebbe Nachman emphasized study of both Kabbalah and serious Torah scholarship to his disciples. His teachings also differed from the way other Hasidic groups were developing, as he rejected the idea of hereditary Hasidic dynasties and taught that each Hasid must “search for the tzaddik (‘saintly/righteous person’)” for himselfand within himself.

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“Know!
A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge.
The most important thing is not to be afraid.”
“The Empty Chair
Finding Hope and Joy—Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov”:link

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I AM
Peaceful:
Emotions, Sensations ,
& Feelings

7 Habits of Highly Connective Persons
Author: Chaya Rivka Zwolinski
Chaya Rivka Zwolinski is an editor, writer, and speaker. She teaches Breslov classes for women in Brooklyn and Queens. She blogs at BreslovWoman.org (Breslov Joy for Women) and HealthyJewishCooking.com (Torah-based holistic nutrition). She and her husband co-wrote the psychotherapy patient-rights best seller, Therapy Revolution: Find Help, Get Better, and Move On. Mrs. Zwolinski lives in Brooklyn, NY and can be reached at [email protected].

excerpt of article:
Why are we asked to make a judgment at all, positive or negative, about others? Why does Hashem arrange for us to “stand in judgment” of each other? Rebbe Nachman tells us that everything that we see, hear, and experience as we live each day contributes to our spiritual growth. What we see or hear concerning other people is no exception.
The holy Baal Shem Tov said that, “Before a Heavenly decree is passed against a person, the person himself whom the decree concerns is asked about it.”
If the person who is facing the Heavenly judgment agrees with the Heavenly court that the decree should be passed—it is passed. In other words, our own “ruling” determines what happens; our own judgment about our actions decides the consequences we must face.But Nobody Asked Me. Or Did They?
Now, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t recall ever being asked for your opinions about these lofty proceedings. But, says the Baal Shem Tov, though you may not be aware of this adjudication, you have indeed been asked.
Every time you are given the opportunity to pass judgment on another, know that it is actually your own actions you are judging. The other person’s actions might be obviously similar to your own, or they may be related in ways you find difficult to fathom. You might read about them in the newspaper, you might hear about them from a friend, or you might be a witness.
You may feel annoyed, upset, or angry with the person or you may simply feel an urge to condemn them. If you do, you condemn yourself in the chambers of the Heavenly Courts, says Chassidus. However, if you are able to squelch the desire to adjudge, attack, or accuse; if you reach deep into your heart to be dan l’chaf zchut; if you are able to turn away from the negative and seek and find only the good points in that person, then the positive judgment you pass is on yourself.
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    excerpt from The 7 Habits Of Highly Connective People

Any habit can be broken—or even better, replaced by a healthy habit. In this case, remembering that we are all connected in ways we can only begin to appreciate, helps.

  • ** * 1. It’s usually easiest to begin by practicing with someone who doesn’t push your buttons so much—someone you don’t know personally, perhaps, such as a political figure or other person in the news, or maybe a friend of a friend. Think about someone distant from you, someone who you have a negative opinion of.
  • ** * 2. Remind yourself that unlike Hashem,(Our Creator) Who is able to see the good inside each of us, we aren’t omnipotent. We are bound by time and space. Therefore, it is completely impossible for us to know every thought or feeling another person has had or every action he has done. We are judging the person as he is in only one moment of time. There are 52,560,000 minutes in one hundred years (assuming your “villain” lives a nice, long life). Your odds of being struck by lightning in your lifetime are about one in three thousand. You have a far greater chance of being struck by lightning than knowing what is going on in another person’s heart the other 52,559,999 minutes of his life.
  • ** * 3. Ask yourself, would you want to be judged on the few minutes in your life where you personally failed? Or would you rather be judged on the other millions of minutes where you succeeded in being the kind, honest, generous person you truly are?
  • ** * 4. Once you’ve mastered the ability to be dan l’chaf zchut a stranger, then you can progress thinking kindly of a colleague, maybe someone in another office you don’t run into too often. Then your workmate. Even your boss.
  • ** * 5. Practice finding the good points in your noisy neighbor. Your enemy. Your friend. Actually list the good points, silently, verbally, or even in writing.
  • ** * 6. What about those closest to you? Are you able to ignore their irritating habits? What about the past hurts? Practice on your parent. Your sibling. Your spouse. Your child.
  • ** * 7. Once you’ve mastered the art of being dan l’chaf zchut, of giving benefit of the doubt for others and finding their good points, don’t forget to do the same for yourself. Remind yourself of all the good deeds you’ve done, your generosity, the effort you make to help another.
    If you can’t recall grand good deeds, think of all the little ones.
    article in its entirety
    Author: Chaya Rivka Zwolinski

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    Who Is Rebbe Nachman of Breslov?
    Rebbe Nachman, a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, breathed new life into the Hasidic movement by combining the esoteric secrets of Judaism (the Kabbalah) with in-depth Torah scholarship. He attracted thousands of followers during his lifetime and his influence continues until today through many Hasidic movements such as Breslov Hasidism.1 Rebbe Nachman’s religious philosophy revolved around closeness to God and speaking to God in normal conversation “as you would with a best friend.” The concept of hitbodedut is central to his thinking.1

hitbodedut is central to his thinking Israeli pronunciation: hitbodedút) refers to an unstructured, spontaneous and individualized form of prayer and meditation taught by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Through hitbodedut one may establish a close, personal relationship with God and gain a clearer understanding of one’s personal motives and aspirations. However, Rebbe Nachman states that the ultimate goal is to free oneself of all negative traits that obstruct the spiritually-transforming non-dual realization of the “Imperative Existent,” which is the Divinity inherent in all being.1

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    the method of prayer
    During a session of hitbodedut, the practitioner pours out his heart to God in his own language, describing all his thoughts, feelings, problems and frustrations. Nothing was viewed by Rebbe Nachman as being too mundane… to read more

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I AM
Peaceful:
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& Feelings

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some time ago, I happily stumbled on this passage while looking up joy quotes…Believe it or not it was an Abe-site It is amazing where we are led sometimes. AGoodVibe
  • Anyway, passage stated : >Recently, I received a pamphlet outlining the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (b.1772- d.1810). It was entitled “Be Happy”. Here are some quotes from the pamphlet:
  • ** Through joy, you free your soul from all kinds of inner problems, both physical and spiritual.
  • ** Happiness is a fire burning to ash all the impurities in a person’s system and in the entire universe.
  • ** Create joy for yourself. Dance or sing or do at least one thing every hour that makes you feel joyful. Continue to increase it, until very soon, your whole day will be filled with happiness. This way you will be able to achieve your purpose in life, both physically and spiritually. Joy is a person’s existence, so do whatever works for you in order to be happy the whole day.
  • ** The greater the happiness you experience, the more you will be filled with spiritual holiness and succeed in everything. This is because happiness is the essence of a human being, both spiritually and physically. It is his essence in both this world and the World to Come.
  • ** Problems are attracted to a person who is depressed and filled with bitterness. However, if you decide to fill yourself with joy, doing whatever you can in order to accomplish this – even to lift your feet and dance in joy – all judgments against you will be removed.
  • ** G-d is the very essence of joy, and depression does not exist in His presence.
  • ** Happiness contracts and constructs funnels, and channels G-d’s light so that it will reach even the smallest and most fallen; even the most lost and the most pitiable. And so, whatever level you may be at this moment – even be it low, degraded and fallen, strengthen yourself to tremendous joy. As a result G-d’s light will shine on you right where you are. Then you will rise from your lowliness and desperation.
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I AM
Peaceful:
Emotions, Sensations ,
& Feelings

"Freedom is the world of joy." ~ Nachman of Breslov

I AM
Peaceful:
Emotions, Sensations ,
& Feelings

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