I've got an unusual request today. Do something that's just for you. Enjoy yourself.

We are going through a tough time (The Three Negative Weeks.) There's a lot of judgment flying around (our heads.) And it's ok to find little pleasures that make us happy. Sometimes indulging in a fatty snack or taking an extra ten minutes on our lunch hour or going to the beach instead of the gym is just what we need to put a smile back on our faces.

 

Do something for yourself today, guilt-free. If you're not happy, then none of us are happy.

Restriction (the decision not to have immediate gratification) is something we have to recommit to every morning if we want to steer our lives in new and exciting direction.

We put ourselves through so much pain every time we dash after transient highs, whether it's a compliment or a purchase or an indulgent or literally a drug.

Many of us are aware of this, but we still can't stop. We can't help but stick our finger right in the socket. And we like it! But there's a price to pay. Hope this isn't sounding preachy, but let's be honest with ourselves.

Recommit to restriction today. It's the best path to revealing lasting Light. Yes, you will continue to shock yourself — that's what this game is all about. But just keep getting back on the horse. Every time you assert your conscious intent to restrict, you will be able to experience more real pleasure.

End of the month. Money is tight. Charges on the credit card are increasing. Rent is due. Tuition for schools is due too. The news gets funkier every day. The month of Cancer in general can be tough on the emotions. On and on and on.

What do we do?

Pray! Pray for the ability to acknowledge that God is in everything.

We all have blessings in our lives even if we're having trouble finding a husband or making money or getting our lives on track or battling illness or depression. Even when life seems its darkest, there's always a pilot Light burning. Somewhere. You wouldn't be reading this if there wasn't Light pulsing through your being.

Look for that Light today. 'Count your blessings,' as they say.

What are you thankful for, right now, right this second?

Giving others the evil eye [judgment and envy] indicate we're disconnected from the love of the Creator and feeling separated from others. But we know that the separation we feel is just an illusion. So what's the solution?

Remember, the golden rule of Kabbalah, which is also the Golden Rule we were taught in childhood, love thy neighbor as thyself. Do unto others as we would have others do unto us. In other words, treat others with human dignity, respect, and care, because that is what we would want to experience for ourselves.

We can't have a double standard. There is no loophole in the Universal Law that allows me to treat people selfishly, while the whole world gives me a break.

Today, show others love, respect, and acceptance - despite your desire to feel otherwise. This is one way to overcome the evil eye.

It's difficult to be lovingly truthful with others. When an opportunity arises to confront someone with the truth, we lock up; our hearts race and our adrenaline pumps at the mere prospect of speaking our mind.

It's always easier to tell people what they want to hear. It's more comfortable to agree with someone even if we don't agree in our hearts.

Fear of speaking the truth is a stumbling block we face in our desire to experience fulfilling, honest and loving relationships. When we hold something back, that something separates us from the other person.

Today, be courageous. Open your mouth when you need to tell the truth.

Yesterday we risked asking for ourselves. Today, let's do the opposite and ask others what they need. Sometimes that's a far bigger risk.

When was the last time you asked your boss if you could do more around the office? Or asked your wife if she needed help around the house? Or asked your kids if they wanted you to spend more time with them?

Those are risky questions indeed because you may not want to hear the answer.

Today, notice how often you don't ask others what they need because of your own desire to receive for the self alone. Once you get in touch with that, ask if you can help in whatever context.

If you've been reading these emails or any communications from The Kabbalah Centre, you're accustomed to our signature phrase, the one secret that will change your life!

Well, I got another one. Patience. Big secret. HUGE.

It's goes like this, some kind of crisis leads us to walk down the spiritual path. At first, because we are so low and humble, we are grateful for any love that comes our way. As we starting walking faster, with more confidence in our stride, we become familiar with the landscape of miracles, and we know there are goodies coming our way so long as we keep walking.

After a while, we get impatient for the goodies, as if we are owed something in a timely manner. We scan Zohar and then we look up expecting the soul mate to jump on the bus. Or we donate money and we expect a raise in the next paycheck. We become impatient with God.

Patience is giving God room to do his [or her] work. It's knowing that we'll get what we deserve when the time is right. That time could be any time.

Today, forget about the result. Just put in the work, and send your wishes and prayers into the universe. The things you are looking for will be found in your patience.

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