Emuna Therapy

Clean Slate

As soon as we decide, in this moment to start again, for real, and Hashem sees that we mean business and truly want to make a brand new start, He wipes our slate clean and makes our evil inclination depressed instead of us. 

Hashem sent me this just in time for Purim. I really loved making it. It's my gift to you. Have a wonderful Purim and be happy, always!!

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

One Soul

Based on Rabbi Arush's teachings from the Holy Zohar and the writings of the Arizal, Emuna Marital Coaching is getting phenomenally fast results. In this video, you'll hear about the sudden massive growth that's taking place with real couples.  Enjoy!

- Dr. Zev Ballen

  

The Ultimate Marriage

Peace in the home ranks first in importance when it comes to serving Hashem. Marital peace is the primary receptacle of Divine Illumination in the world. The happier the marriage, the more the couple actually feels Hashem's presence in their midst.  Anyone who faithfully follows our guidelines for marriage is guaranteed to taste the sweetness of true marital bliss.

Carry this prayer by Rabbi Arush with you and read it whenever you need inspiration. Men or women can use this: 

Master of the Universe, have mercy on my wife/husband, on my children, on me, and on all those who are dependent on me.  Let me understand that my happiness and success depends on my wife's/husband's happiness, namely, that she/he feels that she's/he's the most important part of my life.  Master of the Universe, have mercy on me and instill in my heart an abundance of love for my wife/husband, a love that is greater than anything in the world. Have mercy on me so that my heart won't tempt me in any way whatsoever. Help me to successfully withstand all the trials and tests that come my way, and that I will always place my wife/husband and her/his needs, aspirations, and desires above everything else.  Let me internalize the knowledge that this is Your desire in Your Divine wisdom. Let my wife/husband feel that she's/he's truly the most important part of my life.

Every Blessing,

Dr. Zev Ballen

Be Happy!

My Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom Arush said that even if, G-d forbid you have nothing in your home this Chanuka; if there is happiness in your house, then you've got it all!

Blessings for a Joyous Chanuka!

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

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You're Gonna Rock!

 

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If you find yourself getting envious of someones ability in some area don't despair. It's just Hashem's way of showing you that there is a similar strength in yourself that you have not been using. That person was sent into you life to help you to reclaim what is rightfully yours. Your envy can now be transformed into the courage to access the particular strength in yourself that has been waiting to burst forth. At first, you might be uneasy about using this part of yourself; that's why you haven't rewarded yourself yet for having it. Just trust Hashem - He'll help you bring it out. Soon you'll be rock'in like never before!

Every Blessing,

Dr. Zev Ballen

Bright Moments

Everyone has bright moments when their greatness and perfection shine through and whatever they say or do comes out just right. But why are these moments so fleeting and how can we access our greatness more of the time? See my latest clip below.

Don't forget to print out this week's parsha newsletter:  Download CSC NL Week 7 Vayeitzei -  With Blessings for a peaceful Shabbos!

- Dr. Zev Ballen

 

A Vote For Happiness

Here's a real treat for the English-speaking world, a short but very inspiring clip of Rav Arush giving us great strength and hope. Watch it a few times and let the message sink in! (its also a good way to start learning Hebrew) Courtesy of Breslev Israel. Enjoy!

With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

One Choice

People who are sincerely seeking a real connection with G-d often ask me. "What am I doing wrong? Why am I still so far from living the spiritual life of emuna that I really want to be living? " When I get to know these people, I often discover that they are faithfully practicing daily personal prayer, and seem to be utilizing our books, articles and CD's. So I asked myself: "What's missing here? How is it possible that people whose lives are seemingly immersed in emuna are not feeling fulfilled? Read about it in: One Choice.

Check out more great articles from breslev.co.il:

Forget The Shortcuts - By Rabbi Shalom Arush

Splash In A Bucket - By Rabbi Lazer Brody

A Special Kindness - By Tal Rotem

You Can Do Anything - By David Reckles

The Ten Remembrances - By Rabbi Shalom Arush

Free Milk - By Racheli Reckles

A Warrior Of Transcendence - By Rivka Levy

The Strength Of Chanukah - By Debbie Shapiro

Conquering The Land Of Israel - By DovBer HaLevy

Jacob's Hand On Esau's Heel - By Rabbi Avraham Isaac Kook, Z"L

Coaching At It's Best

We shot this gorgeous clip right after our sunrise prayers at the Holy Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. I'm grateful to Hashem and our super crew at Breslev Israel for putting this one together. It's a real beauty, guys!

Please enjoy it and share it with your friends!

With Blessings, Dr. Zev

 

The Illusion Of Truth

                                                                                                                                                                          

Research suggests that our minds have an easier time processing ideas that are familiar to us than ideas that are less familiar. We also tend to ascribe greater "truth" to those thoughts that come to us more easily. This illusory truth can be quite discouraging for many of us.

What is more familiar to you - thoughts of encouragement or thoughts of despair?

Here are four potent tools,  from Rabbi Arush, that can quickly bring you encouragement and Light whenever you need it:

1. Remember that all thoughts of encouragement are the Truth - they come from G-d; and all thoughts of despair are false and do not come from G-d.

2. Ask yourself: Who do I want to listen to? Do I want to listen to G-d or to the forces of falsehood?

3. Exercise your power of choice to focus on what is really True and not simply on what is familiar.

4. Repeat to yourself: "Hashem loves me. He is with me at all times. Even if I've fallen He will help me start again!"

Have a Blessed Day!

Dr. Zev Ballen

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