One who can give without remembering pleases the One. One who can receive without forgetting pleases the One. And one who can do both is one with the One.

You’re stopped at a red light. The car in front hasn’t moved for fifteen seconds after the light turns green. You blast your horn, and glare at the driver as you pass by. What if that person had suffered chest pain, and just needed some recovery time? If you found that out afterwards, how would you feel?

When you don’t act impulsively, and you don’t act before knowing all the facts, you show composure and patience. Except in critical situations, take time to pause before reacting. This brings out beauty in your soul, and in turn you are given a blessing: The pleasure and benefit of finding valuable extra time.

When we feel good our soul acts in a beneficial way. And when we feel bad, or are in a bad environment, our soul is affected detrimentally. Others have a strong influence on this. When we’re around positive and loving people, we share a beautiful energy. When we’re around people with negative energy, it’s like being around a pathogen.

Our optimal state is when we’re with our soulmate – our beshert (destiny), as I like to say. Couples who bring out the best in each other live a life filled with happiness and blessings. Their mutual respect and admiration also has a great impetus on their children. Their kids learn to treat others the way they want to be treated, and this delightful mindset will stay with them their entire lives.

Don’t think for a minute that someone else is better than you. It’s like comparing the lion to the elephant. They are both mammals, but they possess different qualities.

If you think someone is better than you, it isn’t true! They’re just different from you. You have talents others don’t – including that person you might be comparing yourself to. Take pride in your special qualities. One of you is a lion, the other an elephant.

There’s no wrong way to pray. If you don’t know the words when joining a congregation in prayer, just say whatever words come to mind. Don’t worry about what the person next to you might think. The Holy One will arrange your words for you, and you’ll be blessed for your effort. 

When things are going well, I’ve heard many people use the phrase, “I’m blessed!” However, when times are tough, those people don’t use that phrase – because their blessing was not completely internalized.

The truth is you are blessed all the time. When something is going wrong, or when you are having a hard time coping with a situation, remember that phrase. It’s the Almighty’s way of building your character – and character is a blessing given you. Realize this during difficult times and your blessing will become manifest.

Success and/or happiness often comes to those willing to take a chance. We usually travel down the same road, so we may be averse or fearful to try a new path. The familiar feels comfortable, so we continue in the same direction – even if it may lead to failure or unhappiness.

Success can happen when you’re not too stubborn or afraid to take a new approach when warranted. Overcome your fear of change and you might make a constructive difference in your life. Stability and tradition are good foundations, but don’t be left behind when change is inevitable. Your future, and the future of those you love, is at stake.

Time is your most valuable commodity. Think of it in the same way you do about money. . . you want to invest any extra you have wisely.

Make your spare time productive. When you’re standing around, stretch or do a little exercise – to improve your body. When you are sitting somewhere, have a book handy to read or a notebook to write down your thoughts – to improve your mind. When you have no plans one weekend afternoon, visit a retirement home or help at a charity – to improve your soul. When you and your significant other are watching television some evening, turn it off and talk or play with each other – to improve your feelings.

The more productive you are, the better your world will be. Invest some of your extra time wisely today.

Today you may be going through a really tough time. Maybe your home is being repossessed, you just lost your job, your significant other is walking out on you, or you have a medical issue which is worsening.

If you believe God, or an external all-powerful being or force, is looking over you, then don’t lose hope! You’ve been overseen and guided through other fearful times. The Omnipotent is consistent and does not change, so you will not be forgotten now. With courage and fortitude you will overcome this.

Deep down you know you’re a good person and try to do the right thing. You try to correct whatever is wrong. But what should you do when no matter how hard you try you can’t make something right? Let it go!

You’re not going to change certain things, though you don’t know why. Don’t go overboard with your actions. Take satisfaction knowing you tried. Recognize what you can’t change and move on. Don’t be consumed by that negative energy. You can accomplish much good, but some things are just meant to be – no matter what. Accept that. You only become one with your spirituality through the positive energy in and around you.