Positive Focus
There is a special palace in Heaven inhabited by angles. Whenever we perform an act of kindness in this world, one of the angels stores the act of kindness in the "palace of love." The countless gems of kindness are the cherished treasures of HaShem. If the attribute of judgment is awakened, the angels immediately show HaShem the acts of kindness that they have stored away. As soon as HaShem sees that we act kindly towards each other, He has compassion upon us because "He delights in acts of kindness."
Lesson: Emulate HaShem by focusing exclusively on the positive attributes or good deeds of others. Even if a person has offended you, have mercy on him by focusing on his good traits -- and move your heart to feel positive feelings towards him. App. Focus on seeing only the good in others, and then HaShem will see only the good in you and surround you with His compassion, kindness, and love. (Based on Tomer Devorah of Rav Moshe Cordevaro, Chapter One) Click Here to view the Salant Mussar Library Collection |
L"N Rav Yochanon Mordecai Ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leach bas Yehudah
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Leiba Zlota bas Chana
Shalom Yoseph ben Leiba Zlota
Daniel Zvi ben Yochevd
Riva bas Henya
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