MyLife Essay Contest 2016 Maintaining our sense of self-worth is a struggle in exile due to the concealed state of G-dliness which present challenges in our modern world. Chassidus gives us the tools to see our true selves and infuse ourselves with the energy of Malchus. When we contemplate the concept of Malchus, it
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 The work-life balance is often held up as a kind of golden mean that represents the optimal management of various aspects of one’s day-to-day reality. It involves devoting a fair amount of one’s time and energy to the home, work and to oneself. In an effort to create peace and
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 My brother says, “I don’t need a kippah to remember God. I can be a good Jew without one. It’s not the kippah but my mind that keeps me aware of God.” There are many Jews who seem to agree. They point to those who engage in orthodox Jewish practice such
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 I am very fortunate to, not only be a Shliach, but also a certified life coach. I am even more fortunate to be a Shliach (12,000 miles away from my hometown) in the Rebbe’s own shchuna, Crown Heights. How this all came about is an essay for itself. What I would like to share
MyLife Essay Contest 2016 People often strive to become inspired. Inspiration happens to be very important and at times crucial in leading a life full of meaning and purpose. Whether it emerges from a hearty sermon, an emotional encounter, or doing a good deed, a positive motivation and an enlivened spirit is always healthy
First Place Winner of the MyLife Essay Contest One of the most famous aspects of Chassidic life is its emphasis on the importance of joy. Less well known but equally fundamental is its negation of depression. In line with this, Chassidus provides a wide variety of insights that can help avoid depressed moods(1). However, many
Second Place Winner of the MyLife Essay Contest Introduction Failure. The very word sends shivers down the spine of any would-be entrepreneur. It is often the reason that many people refuse to give up their day job in order to pursue their big idea. It is often why so many companies burst onto the world
Third Place Winner of the MyLife Essay Contest Many people today struggle in their relationship with food. Both men and women find it difficult to navigate the decisions around what, how, and how much to eat. Various types of eating problems, including compulsive overeating, present a major challenge to people and are a source of
Third Place Winner of the MyLife Essay Contest Introduction Sitting on a plane crossing the Pacific Ocean, I struck up a conversation with the woman next to me. She told me that she was on her way to give a lecture on improving personal relationships. She asked me what I do. “Well,” I answered, “I
MyLife Essay Contest Finalist The Chassidic Perspective on Belief in and Acceptance of G-d and All that Comes from Him. “I am frightened, and unable to handle all of the painful facts. Why is this happening to me? How can I make it stop? When a person experiences a hardship, when they are in a critical
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