The Rebbe’s Advice for Life
I don’t quite know what to say, so I mostly listen. I’ve found during the past forty-eight hours with Gail and Colin that my role as their rabbi is less to dispense wisdom—I wouldn’t dare—and more to engage in the very holy work of not running away.
Sharon Brous • The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World
Be an optimist and choose words carefully. The Rebbe was adamant about the power of words. He implored positive word choice. For example, choosing names for hospitals that focus on being health centers rather than places for the sick or incurable.
Be a fearless leader. To be a great leader, one must create leaders, rather than followers. The Rebbe
These are three very practical ways to work with chaos: no struggle, poison as medicine, and regarding everything that arises as the manifestation of wisdom. First, we can train in letting the story lines go. Slow down enough to just be present, let go of the multitude of judgments and schemes, and stop struggling.
Second, we can use every day of... See more
Second, we can use every day of... See more