A Tree Planted by the Waterside A person who sincerely trusts in HaShem never worries, as the verse says (Yermiyahu 17): "Blessed is the person who trusts in HaShem, and HaShem is his protection. He is like a tree planted by the waterside that spreads its roots into the stream." Just as a tree planted by the waterside never worries for lack of water, so too, a person who trusts in HaShem never worries because he connects himself to the Source of Good. Lesson: A person who trusts in HaShem never fears any setback or downfall, as the verse says: "I will trust and I will not be afraid"(Ishaiah 12).
Visualization: Envision a tree planted by the waterside with its roots drawing water from the stream. Release yourself from worry by placing your heartfelt trust in HaShem and enjoy His unbounded and ever-present blessings, protection, forgiveness, and loving kindness!
(Based on Chovos HaLavovos and the commentary Rav Nachman Breslav to Pirkei Avos) to view the Salant Mussar Library Collection |
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Refuah Shleimah
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Leiba Zlota bas Chana
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Daniel Zvi ben Yochevd
Riva bas Henya
Zivia bas Raizel
Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana
Chava Bas Michal Chanah
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