Look into the holy of holies for inspiration. Meditate upon it and then gather up the sparks of life. Torah is the source. It yields the nourishment that our soul craves.
In the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai practically sings: "Torah, Torah! Light of every world! How many seas and rivers, wells and springs surge up from you? Everything emerges from you. Above and Below, all stand upon you. Supernal Light radiates from you. Torah, Torah! What can I say about you? You are a loving deer, the graceful antelope. Torah, Torah! Delight of your Master! Can any reveal or speak secrets and mysteries?" Weeping with joy, Rabbi Shimon lowered his head and kissed the earth.
Did you know that the holy Talmud declares that even God studies Torah three hours each day? 1
"Fix a time for study every day," exhorts the the famous teacher Shammai. It is a balm to the soul as it brings the soul to ever higher levels. 2
1 Avodah Zarah 3b
2 Avot 1
In the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai practically sings: "Torah, Torah! Light of every world! How many seas and rivers, wells and springs surge up from you? Everything emerges from you. Above and Below, all stand upon you. Supernal Light radiates from you. Torah, Torah! What can I say about you? You are a loving deer, the graceful antelope. Torah, Torah! Delight of your Master! Can any reveal or speak secrets and mysteries?" Weeping with joy, Rabbi Shimon lowered his head and kissed the earth.
Did you know that the holy Talmud declares that even God studies Torah three hours each day? 1
"Fix a time for study every day," exhorts the the famous teacher Shammai. It is a balm to the soul as it brings the soul to ever higher levels. 2
1 Avodah Zarah 3b
2 Avot 1
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