and even if it seems minimal. This is how you inspire change.”

Intensifying positive activities after a loss helps foster a heightened sense of purpose and can be an effective means of achieving comfort.

In private encounters and public addresses,410 the Rebbe emphasized that only through countering default cynicism and actively embracing educated optimism can we see the true import of our lives and move toward reaching our highest potential.

Meaning that as consumers, we need to be conscientious about our media diet.

“If not you, who? If not now, when?”—Hillel the Elder

covet”273 is one of the Ten Commandments. Petty, vindictive,

Through this process of becoming aware of and actively replacing our negative self-talk with kind words of affirmation, our inner narrative and resultant self-image will gradually be transformed into one that is confident and empowered.

Sometimes we view our current life circumstances through the lens of previous negative experiences. Comparing good with bad colors the good. When we carry anger, fear, or sadness from the past into the present, it makes room for its continued influence.

Think about three people in your life: a) Someone you are close with, b) someone you work with, and c) someone you find challenging but must interact with. Write down three positive things for each person: a) A compliment, b) some sort of empowerment, and c) something unique about them that you appreciate. Try to remember these positive aspects of