May 30, 2019 · 00:03:31
I hope you’re all doing well today. Welcome to NachDaily Mishlei Perek 27. This chapter opens with the words “Al tisahallel b’yom machar, ki lo seida mah yeiled yom - Do not brag about tomorrow, for you do not know what the day will bring.” Metsudos and Rashi explain that you shouldn't be so certain about tomorrow’s occurrences because we cannot know what the next day will bring. Psychologically speaking, why worry about tomorrow when you can live in the present? We often use our minds to think of the future, which creates anxiety, stress and worry. When we come back to the present moment and enjoy it, we feel less stress and worry plus an increase of well-being and overall happiness. Living with Emunah really helps. Everything we have in life, including our emotional state, is what we need. Be content no matter what you’re feeling and experiencing. This helps all our extraneous thinking fall by the wayside. As the saying goes, “The present is a gift.” Rebbe Nachman regularly said, “Ain la eleh hayom!” we only have this moment. “Mirega hazeh! From this moment onwards,” to start again, accomplish and enjoy life! No need to worry and stress. As our passuk relates, don't worry about tomorrow because nothing is certain. Enjoy the present moment stress free! The perek continues by relating that rebuke can be more positive than love. The more love in the relationship, the more hurt and wounds there can be as well. A man without a home is like a bird without a nest. Keep family clos