If Only I Could Keep All Of These In Mind Every Day..
Posted on | August 20, 2008 | By A Simple Jew | 8 Comments
After Modeh Ani: Realize that I need to be concerned only with this day before me and not what I will do tomorrow.
After kissing the mezuza when leaving home: Remember that it is Hashem who decides what happens to me during the day.
Before Davening: Remember that I will be talking directly to the Ribbono shel Olam
While Davening: Remember that the second I open my mouth and daven that Hashem is right there listening to me.
Before and During Learning: Remember that I am not just studying any old book, rather it is a sefer that is precious and holy.
After Learning: Say a quick personal prayer that I am able to put my learning into practice.
Before Eating: Take time to slow down and realize I am thanking Hashem for the food and that without Him I would not even have it to begin with.
After First Bite/First Sip: Say a quick personal prayer that I use the energy from the food or drink for mitzvos and not aveiros.
Before saying Birkas Hamazon: Remember that bentching after I eat ensures that the channel of blessing that enables me to support my family is unobstructed.
Before Seeing Another Person: Ensure my eyes smile at them and that I greet them with a kind word.
After Work: Ensure I leave a bad mood outside before I enter the threshold to my house. Imagine that someone is going to pay me my entire yearly salary if I can refrain from expressing my anger for just that evening alone.
Originally posted here.
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August 20th, 2008 @ 2:22 am
If only I could keep ONE of these in mind every day!
This would be an excellent post for Elul. I wonder if there’s a way to keep it near the top until Rosh Hodesh?
August 20th, 2008 @ 2:50 am
Wonderful list! I agree about it being appropriate for Elul. I might have to repost it on my blog at Rosh Chodesh.
August 20th, 2008 @ 8:11 am
I think a poster should be put up with this list….this is great!!!!
Marty
August 20th, 2008 @ 9:55 am
when the poster comes out, I’d like one too, or the Tshirt. lovely post
August 20th, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Thank you all for the feedback! :)
August 20th, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
great post. i will print it out and hang it on my fridge!
August 21st, 2008 @ 12:59 am
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much.
August 25th, 2008 @ 8:40 am
My youngest daughter put it up in her room (her & her sister’s room, that is). I told you it should be a poster…and, in my house, it is!
Marty