Fw: [aneinu] Reb. Orit Esther Riter - Uplifting our Tefillah (part 4)

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Subject: [chicago-aneinu] Reb. Orit Esther Riter - Uplifting our Tefillah (part 4)

Brighten Your Day with Today's Emuna Message

Your Daily Dose of Emuna Inspiration Uplifting our Tefillah (part 5) BS'D   The process of pouring our heartfelt thoughts and feelings to Hashem often enables us to feel cherished and uplifted. Rebbe Nachman explains that hitbodedut is meant to be a deep, intimate talk with Hashem in order to reach heart-felt issues that need to be addressed. Chiseling through the fortress surrounding our hearts requires a significant period of regular time to open up and acknowledge our feelings and emotions. He therefore advises us to do one hour of hitbodedut a day in order to reach this deep, penimi place, this deep place within. In terms of location, Rebbe Nachman suggests that the most effective hitbodedut is achieved in a private space or in the fields. The fields offer open space and views of nature , which may enhance our connection with Hashem. Though we should also bring Hashem into our everyday lives and speak with Him during all activities, whether driving, folding the laundry and/or washing the dishes, this is not Rebbe Nachman's hitbodedut per se'. Rather, Rebbe Nachman is referring to talking to Hashem, 'face to face' while not engaging in any other activity other than perhaps taking a drink which doesn't disturb our mode of focus. Ideally we should set aside a private spiritual 'corner' in which we regularly pray, learn and do hitbodedut. We may associate this holy setting with spirituality and this association may enhance our spiritual connections. However, such a separate space is not crucial and we can carry out hitbodedut even while traveling as a passenger and pretending to read a book or while walking in public, while sitting in a public space or in bed under the covers (being careful not to fall asleep!). Regardless of where we carry out the process, the main thing is to be alone, without being disturbed. The crucial element of this practice is to open ourselves up honestly and connect with Hashem's presence. Shalom! Tune into the latest OrTalk podcasts, NEW ON SPOTIFY for boosting your emuna, emotional wellness and positive energy!  Sincerely,  Orit Esther Riter The Link to this week's Or Talk on  CLICK TO LISTEN Your Emuna Inspiration on Audio! A short inspirational quote from one of Orit Esther's Books ~   " The only difference between hardship and pleasure is in knowing that Hashem is the One and Only reality and epitomizes goodness, kindness and the desire to bestow delight. Reminding ourselves of this truth uplifts us in all situations. "   - Turnaround Your Emotions, by Orit Esther Riter  Dedicate the next Or Talk Digest to the memory of a loved one, a birthday gift to yourself or others, personal success, or as a segula for a refuah shelema, righteous children, or a zivug/shidduch.   Email Orit Esther at oremunausa@gmail.com to inquire about a dedication opportunity. Or Emuna USA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Therefore all programs and services of Or Emuna Energy Institute are considered charitable donations. Copyright 2023 © Orit Esther Riter, All rights reserved.

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