Sometimes temptations are constant, and knowledge of G-d is so limited. Fear of G-d, however, is an always available tool that can come to our aid.

Recognizing that potentially any person serves G-d more valiantly than I do, will automatically make me realize my true humble nature.

Some fight enormous battles constantly, yet lose the battle again and again. It is not the product, it is the process. I must ask myself "Am I working as hard as I should be?"

No matter how much I want to indulge, I can always use the tool "Mind over heart". Remembering that G-d is constantly watching and needs me to do His will. I have the choice and ability to behave as I WANT to. It is in my hands.

Prayer demands focused thought. "I am doing your will". Prayer requires the involvement of the heart. "I want to connect, I want to be one"

We are clueless, we only perceive the outer layer of creation. We can therefore never judge anyone outside ourselves.

To serve G-d in prayer we need to overcome the inner and outer distractions. The battle is the will of G-d.

We can and must reframe our sights. With compassion, we may not realize the other person's environment, upbringing, inner battle, and the valiant struggles they contend with to serve Hashem. Often, the judgment we place on others is actually judgment on ourselves.

Every Jew believes. Our belief can be concealed, but if the covering is taken away, it remains. Evil may try to confuse us and convince us otherwise. The truth remains.

Learning Torah should inspire our hearts and minds. If we allow coarsening, this can block our hearts. We can cleanse this however to allow Torah to impact us.