The Rebbe responds to someone discouraged by comparing himself to naturally gifted scholars. He explains that abilities depend on the root of the soul and each person has unique strengths. One’s purpose is not to surpass others but to faithfully serve Hashem in one’s own mission.

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The Rebbe writes during the joyful days of Adar after Purim, explaining that the joy of these days must extend into practical life. Since Hashem commands joy and does not demand the impossible, He will remove obstacles and grant visible blessings so a person can truly experience happiness.

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A man felt unworthy to represent Chabad publicly. The Rebbe explains this humility is a tactic of the Yetzer Hara. If Divine Providence placed him in that role, he is capable. One must share truth regardless of personal feelings and trust the mission given by Hashem.

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The Rebbe expresses pain over a report showing lack of outreach and internal discord. He urges unity, self-improvement, and renewed effort in spreading Chassidus. Since this mission is a directive of the Rebbes it must succeed. Purim teaches unity and helping those spiritually “poor.”

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A student weakened in spreading Chassidus due to concern about others. The Rebbe advises reflecting on “Shivisi Hashem l’negdi tamid.” When one places Hashem before his eyes, ridicule loses its power. He should not only resume his work but double his efforts in spreading Chassidus.

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The Rebbe advises a yeshivah student seeking blessing and help with forgetfulness to increase Torah study, pray from a siddur, immerse in a mikvah (Tevilas Ezra), memorize Mishnayos and Tanya, and give daily tzedakah. Spiritual growth draws down blessing and strengthens memory.

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The Rebbe encourages an outreach group to strengthen both yeshivah-trained youth and those with no background, explaining that influencing others strengthens oneself (“tofe’ach al menas lehatfiach”). He urges expanding activities despite financial limits, promotes sheitel hair covering, and blesses the writer’s wife with an easy birth.

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A rabbi excused not making a Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen because the elders were gone. The Rebbe replies this is precisely why he must reach the youth and create “listening ears.” Modern upheavals have already shaken their beliefs, making them ready for Torah. The Rebbe also defends the Yerushalmi source for the significance of birthdays.

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A man claimed he cannot find his own shidduch, citing “ein chavush matir atzmo.” The Rebbe replies that the Torah obligates a person himself to search for a spouse like one searching for something lost. In the joyful month of Adar he should actively pursue a shidduch and merit revealed happiness.

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The Rebbe advises a person troubled by ingrained habits not to focus on changing his nature first. Instead, he should learn Torah and do mitzvos even shelo lishmah, trusting that growth comes step by step. Positive action, steady learning, prayer, and balance—not self-analysis—bring true change.

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