Chizuk

As a person struggling for many years with Kedusha on various fronts including smartphone ownership, the shmuess is as follows: On the one hand, we see that, for example, in Al Chet we confess even to things that might be called madreigos, or quite a lofty level of re...

If one doesn’t want to give, One can’t really live. Of course, one is alive, physically, But what joy is there practically? If I live for my own selfish desires, How can there be anything greater to aspire? If I feel satiated and content, There is no room to grow or repe...

I saw an interesting drosho from the previous Klausenberger Rebbe, given approximately 40 years ago on parshas Kedoshim. He showed throughout history how all of our enemies who tried to destroy us physically rach"l, first tried to move us away from Hashem by causing us to...

Today on the train Traveling back home again After spending a successful vacation In the mountains, in relaxation Feeling rejuvenated and full of energy To face life, get into routine readily At a moment least expected Caught unaware, now being tested Thoughts flooding, f...

To a dear friend, Over the past few months Discovered each other by a shared goal As we each struggled and worked on a similar challenge Relating and encouraging, sharing and trusting A new world opened Breathing the freshest air of growth Breaking old habits Attempting t...

Sorry to disappoint you guys who think that getting married is going to solve your problem. I'm 62, married 38 years and only made a genuine attempt to stop masturbating about a year ago. In fact, my problem got much worse after getting married. I did OK for a few months ...

It's an uphill journey A steep road to trudge The surroundings unfamiliar In fear's grip, I dare not budge Yet as I squint before me and look past my narrow path I see a widened expanse Of opportunity to unmap Around me trees are barren Yet the familiarity keeps me d...

I'm out of breath,my chest aches,my legs hurt,as if it breaks,I'm running the race,not to win the cup,but to reach recovery,before addiction catches up... I'm juggling the balls,that life threw my way,can't afford to lose focus,and let some slip away,I'm a mother, a frien...

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Futerfass was imprisoned in Siberia for eight years. He went through unspeakable torment and suffering there, yet he came out so strong in his Emunah and religion. Throughout his stay, he was always hopeful that he would be released, and eventually h...

In reality, it is common for a man to feel dejected when reflecting his own spiritual state to such extent that he becomes incapable of approaching Hashem in prayer, for fear of being hypocritical; "How can I pray now, when I just degraded myself to this new spiritual low...