Recently, a story has been going around, told over by one of the roshei yeshiva of Chofetz Chaim in New York. The story is incredible, and I will try to give it over as best as possible ;because the message is very applicable to you and me. ; A boy in Bnei Brak, unfortunately, left Yiddishkeit an...

Most Keri occurs as a result of impure thoughts that pass through the mind throughout the day. These strengthen the animalistic soul. When a person goes to sleep certain parts of his soul leave him. These parts of the soul are associated with the conscious mind, with their protection gone the imp...

Porn ruined my ex-husband. Porn ruined me. I was married for 6.5 years. My husband was already addicted to porn before we got married. Ever since I got married, I realized something was completely off. My husband constantly criticized me and put me down. I was not pretty enough, sexy enough, and ...

On Lag Baomer, we joyfully sing: "Omar R‘ Akiva, Ashreichem Yisrael! Ma hamikva metaher es hat’meim kach Hkb’h metaher es yisroel.“ Why was it necessary for R’ Akiva to tell us this? ; The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains: As we know, there are no extra words in Mishnayos. Therefore, it may seem strang...

The opening chapter of Kedoshim contains two of the most powerful of all commands: to love your neighbor and to love the stranger. “Love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord” goes the first. “When a stranger comes to live in your land, do not mistreat him,” goes the second, and continues, “tr...

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski believes that this is the most significant development for porn addicts since the establishment of GuardYourEyes almost 10 years ago! And he also predicts that PA will grow fast and help tens of thousands of people one day. ;Already in less than one month, 10 new groups h...

A great 20-minute analysis by Rabbi YY Jacobson ; In a nutshell: ; There are real human needs. If we're missing those needs, we feel a void, which causes us pain. In such a case, we can do one of two things: ; ; 1) Address the needs and fill the void and go back to a state of happiness. ; ...

Does My Kid Have an Internet Addiction? (How to Know) Posted at 03:19h in Kid & Teen Issues by Chris McKenna ; Is Internet Addiction Real? The May 2013 ;Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was the first to include ;Internet gaming disorder in its research append...

Confidence isn't everything. Here are traits that are just as important to cultivate: - Acceptance - Kindness - Patience - Resilience - Grit - Foresight - Compassion - Rationality - Forgiveness - Authenticity - Courage - Gratitude - Honesty - Optimism - Discipline - Wisdom

Dear Tzubrochen, When the subconscious mind starts to realize that you have made a decision not to watch pornography anymore, it rebels. It wants the "drug." It wants that rush of adrenaline and raised heartbeat. Therefore, when it is in charge - when you are sleeping, half awake, or very spaced ...