E Mussar - Sabedoria para o Crescimento Pessoal: SF

quarta-feira, 31 de maio de 2023

SF - The Joy of Positive Thoughts

The Torah reveals that HaShem continuously engages in good thoughts and positive contemplations. He mediates on the secrets of the holy Torah, reflects on new dimensions of kindness to bestow upon His creations, and contemplates the good deeds of man. He does not allow any judgement to enter his thoughts, nor does he notice any human flaw. If HaShem focuses only on good thoughts, why is it necessary to mention that no negative thoughts enter His thinking? Just as there is free choice regarding deeds, there is also free choice regarding thoughts. HaShem contemplates on good thoughts, and at the same time chooses to deflect any negative notion from entering His mind.

HaShem masters His thoughts so that they are always good and positive. Also we, the Image of HaShem, have the power to keep our minds focused exclusively on good, positive, and constructive thoughts; and to filter out all negativity.

Envision Avraham Avinu welcoming guests into his tent. Sense his warmth and see the joy shining on his countenance. Take note how his positive thoughts and loving feelings fill his heart with joy. Transpose Avraham's positive thoughts to your mind, and fill your heart with wisdom, love, and joy.

(Based on Tomer Devorah, Chapter Two, Rav Moahe Cordovero)