The Rebbe advises that exaggerated focus on confusing thoughts is itself a tactic of the yetzer hara. Instead of fighting them directly, one should redirect the mind to Torah and mitzvot, where light dispels darkness. Practical advice includes Torah study, giving tzedakah before weekday morning prayers, and participation in communal activities.
https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/008/5400

The Rebbe advises that exaggerated focus on confusing thoughts is itself a tactic of the yetzer hara. Instead of fighting them directly, one should redirect the mind to Torah and mitzvot, where light dispels darkness. Practical advice includes Torah study, giving tzedakah before weekday morning prayers, and participation in communal activities. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/008/5400

5400 - Dealing with Distracting Thoughts

To date there are 30 volumes of the Rebbe’s correspondence (Igros Kodesh) that have been published. In the Rebbe's correspondence one sees his scholarship, concern for every individual, and the communal projects which he pioneered. This podcast is a recording from our daily studies in these letters.

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5400 - Dealing with Distracting Thoughts

5400 - Dealing with Distracting Thoughts