Emuna Therapy

Perfect Bliss

Rabbi Nachman says something amazing. He says that there is a powerful force in the world that is gradually pulling everything back to it's Source in Hashem and when a person lets himself or herself flow with and become aligned with that invisible force, you will make your soul very happy.

When we take a minute to think about nice stuff, we're also jumping onto that path that is carrying us and all created things back to our Source. 

Hashem is everything that ever was, is , or will be good and sweet. Hashem is joy, calmness, nostalgia, warm memories, pleasant feelings and much more! Remember, Hashem also loves to 'hide' in the mundane. So the next time you feel a bit of pleasure from seeing your kid doing something silly in the mirror, or you hear your spouse humming a tune while doing a chore. STOP AND THINK: "This is Hashem!" The next time you feel nostalgic while you flip through some old photographs: STOP AND THINK: "This is Hashem!"

Now is the moment that your loving Creator is beckoning to you to join Him as he leads His whole creation back to it's perfected state of bliss.

With blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

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

 

A Better Today!

photo credit: Adborowski

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

In today's lesson, I'll speak about how to feel like a new-born person, who is filled with motivation and hope to accomplish great things and to be thankful for the 'mistakes' that got you to this moment, today!

G-d Willing we'll be broadcasting today's lesson live from the Chut Shel Chesed Yeshiva in Jerusalem at 5:00 PM Israel time. The broadcast, as well as my lessons posted are Mac and iPod compatible. If you tune in too early to the live broadcast link, you'll be sent to the main page of the Breslev Israel website, so try to tune in as follows: 7:00 AM in LA and the West Coast, 8:00 AM Denver, 9:00 AM Mexico and Central Daylight, 10 AM EDT, 3 PM in the UK, 5:00 PM Johannesburg and Capetown, 5:00 PM Israel. G-d willing, we'll try and post a link to the lesson for all those who couldn't see it live by 12:o1 AM Monday (Israel time).

Every blessing,

Dr. Zev Ballen

The "Right" Room

This story really touched home! I heard it from my wife, Sarah  who is working as a nurse in a local nursing home. There, Sarah became a stick in Hashem's Mighty Hand to beat the Evil Inclination at his own game. For me, the most dramatic sign of Hashem's omnipotence, in this story, is how He totally suspended Sarah's usual laser-like awareness so that she would be in the right place at the right time to save someones life. I tell the story in this  2 and a half minute clip. It's truly miraculous!

 

In this week's newsletter I write back to a young woman whose emuna battery needed some recharging after having a baby-a-year for six years and not having grown up in a religious family. She aptly coined the phrase for her "condition" PTSD which stands for Post-Teshuva Stress Syndrome. You can read her story right here: Download CSC NL Week 17 Yitro.

This Shabbos is when we received the Torah from Moses who got it directly from G-d. May you, your loved ones, and people everywhere come closer to Hashem this Shabbos and feel the wonderful vitality and renewal that only can come from Him.

Have a great Shabbos!

Dr. Zev Ballen

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Breathe Abundance!

 

 

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A Thought for Today

Do you ever worry that there won't be enough air to breathe? Why not? - because you're sure there is an abundance of air - you're confident that you'll never run short.

So what about G-d? Since He's the One who created the air, all the more so, shouldn't you let go and know that there's enough of Him to count on? Think about this the next time to are feeling a scarcity, deprivation, lacking in your life: is there ever even a moment when Hashem is not filling you and surrounding you? Whenever you need a boost take a deep breath of air and connect to Hashem's infinite presence.

Make today the fullest richest day of your life!

With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

Emuna Tele-Classes Today

Dear cherished friend,

Do you need some sound advice in some area of your life? Would you prefer to speak to an experienced professional who works exclusively from an emuna orientation?

I am available to you for two hours today. You can call in and speak with me anonymously if you wish; or feel free to just listen and learn from the other callers.

Simply dial your county's phone number below and enter access code: 218660. 

Choose from two classes: 10-11am Israel time or 7-8pm Israel time.

Obviously I'm hoping to have the opportunity to speak with you personally. 

Live with strength and live with joy.

Blessings,

Dr. Zev

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Explosive Energy

Here's the fasted full-proof way there is to supercharge your spirits with explosive, electrifying, kosher energy! It's my gift to you.

Live happy and live long! With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

Live Broadcast: Living With Passion

 

By Dr. Zev Ballen                                                            Image credit: CarlosBravo

With Hashem's Loving Kindness, we will be broadcasting live today, Wednesday at 5:00pm Israel time from the Chut Shel Chesed Yeshiva, 13 Shmuel Hanavi Street, Jerusalem in the main Sanctuary.  Everyone is welcome, both men and women.

This week's lesson is entitled, "Living With Passion" as always, it is open to the public - both men and women are welcome.

 You can see it right here. The broadcast, as well as our lessons posted from now on - are Mac and iPod compatible. If you tune in too early to the live broadcast link, you'll be sent to the main page of the Breslev Israel website, so try to tune in on time as follows:

10:AM in NY, 7:00 AM in LA and the West Coast, 8:00 AM Denver, 9:00 AM in Mexico and Central Daylight, 3:00 PM in the UK, and 5:00 PM Israel time. If you are not able to watch the lesson live, we will, G-d willing be posting a link to it soon. If you can't see the broadcast, you might need to download a new version of Flash Media player which you can do here. We hope you enjoy the broadcast.

Wishing You Blessings Always,

Dr. Zev Ballen

 

 

 

 

 

Emuna and Creativity

By Dr. Zev Ballen

Psychologists have studied hundreds of brilliant and creative people. Yet when these people were asked how they came up with their novel ideas, none of them could explain how they did it. Do we need creativity to serve Hashem? Tune in and find out. 

 

With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen

Getting Unstuck

 

By Dr. Zev Ballen                                     image credit: maybii

When you want to break out of an  unproductive state of mind, start by asking yourself: "What am I doing right now?" By becoming more aware of what you are presently thinking, perceiving and doing you are preparing yourself to switch to a more useful and productive state. 

Now ask Hashem to pull you into the external world; to engage all your senses outside of yourself. Notice the trees; the sky; the clouds, the feeling of your muscles working as you move and walk; listen to the sound of your breathing as you walk a bit faster and leave behind those needless worries.

Allow Hashem to send you loving messages through all your sensory channels: tune in to everything you see; tune into everything you hear; everything you feel, taste and smell. Move away from whatever was bothering you more and more with each step forward. Remember to thank Hashem for your beautiful life and enabling you to re-connect with it. Have a great day!

With Blessings,

Dr. Zev Ballen