R' Koenig tells his friend that, yes, he hears their pain, but it's actually a good sign: this is pain of growth! And not only that, it's incredible that the person has reached the level of putting that pain into words. They are truly on the path to something powerful and amazing.

Continuing R Koenig's amazing letter about dealing with unwelcome thoughts, finding the light in them, and then repeat.

There are so many different moments and stages in the process of spiritual growth. And we will need support and encouragement of different kinds for each kind of stage.

Everyone needs spiritual encouragement - meaning, specifically, encouragement and support around keeping their spiritual endeavors new and fresh and alive. So it is not suprirrisng that in the first part of this letter from Rabbi Gedalia Koenig, he is giving encouragement to one of his peers.

Continuing R' Gedlaia Koenig's amazing letter

part three riffing on R' Lazer Koenig's incredible letter about how your distracting thoughts contain brilliant light

Part two of R' Gedalia Koenig's incredible letter on seeing your challenging thoughts as invitations to the next level

Long story short - cool Breslov rabbi of the previous generation gives advice about the great opportunity presented by a dumb thought that you have

Because that's what it's there for

Offering up informal thoughts on meeting the challenges of a life of G-d service and devotion