Knowledge is Power -- G-dly Knowledge is Super Power.
G-d presented us with His infinite wisdom in the Torah -
Bible.....
“to improve (and perfect) the world under (imbued by) the
sovereignty (and the guidelines within) of G-dliness. “ The wise sages of the Talmud teach us that
the study of Torah is THE antidote for ALL illnesses.
Not only because the Torah will direct you to the right
places and the right people who can help you, and not only because the actual
wisdom and principles behind any cure is found in the Torah, but most
important, because Torah is an infinite perfect energy and when connected with
it, “it (is the ultimate strength and energy and it) protects and saves.”
There has been lots of talk lately regarding the phenomenal
benefits of meditation and mindfulness. This is precisely what true prayer is
all about. Recently I came across an article that quoted a newly published
study out of Harvard on the significant positive impact meditation has on our
brains and/ as a result especially on our gut. I don’t have to tell you about
all the spiritualists who have been practicing this art for thousands of years.
The following is from that article
……It is fascinating to see the brain’s plasticity and that,
by practicing meditation, we can play an active role in changing the brain and
can increase our well-being and quality of life. Other studies in different
patient populations have shown that meditation can make significant
improvements in a variety of symptoms, and we are now investigating the
underlying mechanisms in the brain that facilitate this change.” – Britta Holzel, first author of the paper and
a research fellow at MGH and Giessen University in Germany
Researchers from Harvard have also released another study
showing that meditation can have a significant impact on clinical symptoms of
gastrointestinal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD). The study showed that elicitation of the relaxation
response (a physical state of deep rest that changes the physical and emotional
responses to stress) is a very big help.
The study comes out of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind
Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center (BIDMC). This is the very first study where the use of the
“relaxation response” was examined in these disorders, and the first to
investigate the genomic effects of the relaxation response in individuals with
any disorder. The report was published in the journal PLOS-ONE…….
Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg (1726- 1778) was one of the
great early Chasidic Rebbes. Born Shmuel Horowitz, a Levite, he traced his
lineage back directly to the prophet Samuel who was also a Levite.
Said Rabbi Shmelke.” I want very much to remain in this
world and I do not want, THE world to come! The reason is, because here, in
this world, we have the awesome days of the High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur. These are days the prophet tells us, “seek G-d when He can be
found, call Him when He is close.” We are afforded the once in a lifetime
opportunity to re-connect and refresh our souls with G-dliness and
spirituality. We can take advantage of the mitzvah to return back to our
pristine purity. What flavor would there be living in the other world, where
all this doesn’t exist??”
Chassidic philosophy stresses the importance of meditation,
deep concentration and a complete setting aside of oneself when praying.
Prayer, putting ourselves into the meaning of the words organized by the
mystics and great sages, is the field upon which the exercise and spiritual
journey of the soul takes place.
Every day when we say and meditate on, “Hear oh Israel the
Lord our G-d the Lord is one” for a few moments, we contemplate on the
greatness of G-d all around us, and in everything. We realize our need for the good graces of
G-d everywhere and in everything we do, and we accept this reality in our
lives.
This statement and our realization of its veracity becomes
our very real connection to the source in the heavens, and foundation upon
which we build the rest of the day. With this awareness within us and its deep
impression inside, a person eliminates anxiousness and worry. Faith, trust, and confidence are
strengthened.
Rosh Hashanah, both days which are considered like one long
day, is all about the mission and task, to take that short moment we meditate
on G-ds greatness every morning and work on this realization throughout the
Holiday on a very personal level, setting up our connection with THE source and
establishing a solid foundation for the rest of the year.
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the world, this year is
5777 since creation.
“As we begin the year, so goes it for the rest of the
year.” The ten days of repentance which
begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur, G-d “is more easily found,
and is close (er),” waiting for us to make the smallest move towards Him. “Open
for me like the eye of the needle and I will open up for you like the greatest
doors of the Temple.”
If we should successfully make a deeper and richer
connection with G-d during these very potent days, there is no doubt, the
coming year will contain many more blessings than the past year. A Sweet
Healthy and Happy Year, for everyone.
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