Tanya- SoulWords

Returning to the metaphor of the wick, the oil, and the flame (ch. 35) we explain how it is that we reveal G-d's Presence in this world.

All forms of love studied until now are from the "right side" which represents "chesed." This unique love, "the love like gold," however, is from the "left side" which represents "gevurah." It is a f…

In order to create finite worlds, G-d concealed His infinite light through the process of tzimtzum (Ch. 48.) If G-d contracted His light for us, all the more so must we feel moved to set aside our ow…

Is awe of G-d a small matter? Yes, for Moshe it is--and for the "spark" of Moshe within each of us, namely, the faculty of daas that allows us to focus on abstract concepts until they feel real to us…

In order to develop sufficient feelings of awe and love to serve G-d, one must meditate on such subjects that lead to these feelings.

Action and feeling are like body and soul. The feeling (kavanah) with which a mitzvah is performed intensifies its impact.

The process through which the physical world is transformed into the place where G-d's Essence will be revealed, is the physical performance of mitzvos using physical objects.

The purpose of all creation is that there be this physical world, the place of ultimate concealment, where G-d desires to be revealed most of all.

Since managing the inner conflict between the souls is a lifelong struggle for the beinoni, he may question if his mode of serving G-d actually has any value. The comfort for the beinoni is to realiz…

One method for attaining joy is by contemplating G-d's absolute Oneness, meaning that even in this world, He is present. By doing so, we actually fulfill the very purpose of our existence which is to…

Continuing the theme begun in the previous chapter, namely leveling the false pride of the animal soul, we now discuss the importance of feeling humble before those who may be on a lower rung of reli…

We Addressing the problem of "timtum halev" (blockage of the heart) which causes a person not to feel. In this chapter, apathy is identified as an even more dangerous emotional state than sadness. So…

Negating the popular misconception that if you experience distracting thoughts during prayer it means your prayers are worthless. The opposite may even be true.

Not only should one who has sinful impulses not be ashamed, he should rejoice in the opportunity to curb these impulses and thereby do a mitzvah.

How do we overcome worry over spiritual problems, namely the guilt over past sins? (Second half of Chapter 26.)

What is the importance of joy? And how does one rid oneself of worries over material problems. (First half of Chapter 26.)