From My Notebook

Sometimes when we need help it makes more sense to go straight to the top, rather than proceed through the chain of command.

Sometimes fear holds us back from success.

Just like teachers give children a list of items that they need for the new school year; G-d has given us a list of what we need to be successful in life.

Giving charity isn't a nice thing to do; rather it is the right thing to do. Even if it is against one's nature to give, you can overcome this by making giving to others habitual.

It's important to remember to rely on G-d even when we feel as though we are self-sufficient and that our success comes purely from our own efforts.

Making space for others is what gives us the opportunity to shine even brighter.

The Shabbos before Tisha B'Av is a unique opportunity for us to self-reflect and envision how to become the best version of ourselves.

The importance of protecting ourselves so that when challenges arise we don't feel as though we have to give up.

We don't always have the answers in life and we don't know what the outcome will be. Even when we don't think we can make it to the finish line, we can still take just one more step.

There is room for everyone to shine and your burning bright doesn't take away from others.