Step-by-step guide to developing yiras Shamayim and ahavas Hashem
We all know the importance of yiras Shamayim and ahavas Hashem. But how do we develop these attributes?
The Baal HaTanya demystifies the process of acquiring yirah and ahavah by explaining the step-by-step mechanics of how the soul works. Using his guide, every single person can develop true awe and love of Hashem, the kind we think are reserved for story-book tzaddikim.
The three key soul powers are: knowledge, understanding, and focus. We first need to know some facts about Hashem’s greatness, understand those facts, and then focus on them for whatever period of time we can. For beginners, focusing for two minutes at a time is an achievement. As we do this spiritual exercise, we’ll be able to focus for longer and longer periods.
Focusing on Hashem’s greatness will lead us to yiras Shamayim. Then, when we know that this awesome G-d cares and provides for us, we’ll feel love toward Him. The deeper our knowledge of Hashem’s greatness, the deeper the love we feel.
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