We discuss the concept of Hashem's pain.

When one feels the pain that Hashem feels along with oneself, it has the power to sweeten the bitterness of ones situation.

We continue to explore the depths of the idea of Hashem's tefillin.

We continue to explore the depths of the idea of Hashem's tefillin.

We continue to explore the depths of the idea of Hashem's tefillin.

We explore the depths of the idea of Hashem's tefillin.

We continue to examine the secret depths of the concept of Tefilin.

We examine the secret depths of the concept of Tefilin.

The Nefesh Hachaim explains how the pain that Hashem experiences, as it were, in His 'head' and 'arm' are reference to the Tefillin He wears on His head and arm. These represent His relationship with the Jewish people.

The two types of prayer are illustrated in a mishna in Rosh Hashana, one which involves a desecration of Hashem's name, and one which only involves pain.