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Desire

“All other desires break down but the true rung attained by a zaddik is only according to his holiness in regard this desire – when he breaks it down completely.”  “Whoever knows the science of anatomy and is aware of the human organs as seen by the surgeon is prepared to find this desire utterly repulsive.”   -Nachman of Bratslav  Rebbe Nachman made these observations about sexual desire.  In truth, any negative pull in our love must be combatted.  This is what we call the "yetser ha-ra."

The Price of Misjudgment

“If a man does not judge himself, all things judge him, and all things become messengers of God.” – Nachman of Bratslav ”If I do not accept responsibility for the evil I do, the very earth will rise up to judge and condemn me. The stars, the trees in the wind will provide sentence…”   -Julius Lester

Help Me!

“Holy One, Grant me the strength to cast off the spiritual sluggishness and indifference which encumber my body.   Let my body- together with my soul- soar even closer to You.” -Nachman of Bratslav