It's a law of the universe that judgment attracts judgment. If that's the frame of mind we consciously choose to be in, then that's what we'll create for ourselves.

What we really want to do is inject compassion, or what the Kabbalists call mercy, into every situation.

Does this mean we're supposed to roll over and let people treat us like garbage? Of course not. What it means is that when someone treats us badly, whether it is an accident or not, we ask why it's in our movie. Why is it happening to us, not from the standpoint of a victim, but rather so we can learn.

Today, go for the mercy rather than the judgment. The Light will show you the same in return.
 

"Buy yourself a friend," the kabbalistic sages advised. Sage advice.

We are often misunderstood when it comes to understanding our friendships. We think if we love someone, then we'll care about them. In fact it's the other way around. True friendship is built from the bricks and mortar of caring; from going the extra mile to making the effort to be genuine to believing in them when they have stopped believing in themselves.

Buy yourself a friend means earn your friend. Today, right now, put some loving into your most precious relationships. Give time, patience and effort - the hallmarks of a true friend.

How often do you walk into a room feeling like all eyes are on you? Probably every room you walk into. It's our ego-centric nature to think everyone is thinking about us and giving us the evil eye.

I have news for you, most of us are too busy thinking about ourselves to have time to think about you!

Today, don't worry what "they" think of you, because "they're" busy worrying about what you think of "them".

We all have people in our life who won't do exactly as we tell them to do. What are they thinking, don't they know we have all the answers? Shame on these people!

OK, so when you encounter people today who aren't doing what you expect of them, who aren't acting the way they "should," follow the Ari's advice: Make sure you are the right messenger to deliver the message & put yourself in the other person's shoes. Would you be willing to do the same as what you are advising them to do?

We all fall back, spiritually-speaking, from time to time. It's important to acknowledge where we messed up, but it's equally important to continue onwards. Too many of us get down on ourselves and give up all together.

The great kabbalist Rav Nachman said when he fell from the spiritual level he had attained, he did not feel depressed. He would just begin anew, as if he had never before stepped foot on the spiritual path. Sometimes he would have to begin anew several times in one day.

He also said that through depression and sadness a man can forget who and what he really is because his true essence is wrapped by so many layers of sadness. Therefore it is necessary to fight to be in a state of joy - no matter how low you have gone.

Restart your Kabbalah practice as if today were your first day. Forget about where you should be, or what you shouldn't be doing. Just smile, be happy and know that your joy is a restart button on the game of your life.

Rav Zusha [18th century Polish Kabbalist] was laying on his deathbed surrounded by his students. They were surprised to see him crying, and asked, "Why do you cry? You were almost as wise as Moses and as kind as Abraham."

He answered, "When I leave this world and appear before the Heavenly Court, they won't ask me, 'Zusha, why weren't you as smart as Moses or as good as Abraham?' They will ask, 'Zusha, why weren't you Zusha?"

We each have a destiny to fulfill, one that involves discovering our unique powers and sharing them with the world. Have you discovered yours?

Today, ask yourself the simple question: Where can I be doing more?

Students who read about the kabbalist's ability to climb the ladder (HaSulam) up to the Upper Worlds often ask me how they can do the same.

What I tell them is what I will tell you today. Try removing your negative traits. Awaken repentance in your heart. Share with someone who is in need of love or friendship. Drop a few coins in a charity box. Next time you want to lose your temper, resist.

Do all of these and you will feel what it's like to ascend to the highest of spiritual worlds.

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