We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?
The world is new to us every morning - and every man should believe he is reborn each day - Baal Shem Tov
The world is new to us every morning - and every man should believe he is reborn each day
- Baal Shem Tov
Mind is the foundation of man. - Baal Shem Tov
Mind is the foundation of man.
Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption. - Baal Shem Tov
Forgetfulness leads to exile while remembrance is the secret of redemption.
Before you can find God, you must lose yourself. - Baal Shem Tov
Before you can find God, you must lose yourself.
For my sake, the entire world was created. - Baal Shem Tov
For my sake, the entire world was created.
From every human being there rises a light. - Baal Shem Tov
From every human being there rises a light.
Fear builds walls to bar the light. - Baal Shem Tov
Fear builds walls to bar the light.
As man acts, God reacts. - Baal Shem Tov
As man acts, God reacts.
A broom sweeps clean, and itself becomes soiled; cleanse yourself of those offenses of which you may feel guilty. - Baal Shem Tov
A broom sweeps clean, and itself becomes soiled; cleanse yourself of those offenses of which you may feel guilty.
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