Tanya Tools
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Short inspirational messages empowering your soul. Messages from the Tanya in bite-size. Easy to incorporate into your daily life for a transformed and elevated existence.
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Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 29 Recording 2 of 4
July 06, 2023 10:11 - 1 minute - 984 KBSometimes we desire inappropriate things. In a marriage, if someone is desiring someone else outside the relationship, demonstrates a deep weakness in the bond. The same is true with our connection to G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 29, Recording 1 of 4
July 03, 2023 05:05 - 48 seconds - 765 KBWhen we refrain from the forbidden, we are being true to G-d, but ultimately we should strive to feel naturally uncomfortable desiring something against G-d's will.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 7 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:55 - 22 seconds - 359 KBWhen attacked with evil, shine your light.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 6 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:53 - 41 seconds - 656 KBIf a person has two souls, the definition of the core is good.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 5 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:50 - 15 seconds - 250 KBIf you struggle without success, appeal to G-d's compassion You are His only child.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 4 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:47 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBSometimes we try to shard to improve, and when truly trying, we feel strong temptation. Because of your hard work, the evil forces feel threatened. Ignore the temptations and keep working. Those inner negative voices will wither if not fed.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 3 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:45 - 19 seconds - 312 KBA distraction during prayer may just be there for the purpose of you fighting the distraction to propel the prayers even higher.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 2 of 7
June 25, 2023 19:44 - 19 seconds - 312 KBThe more we strive the more the animal soul fights back. Difficulties are testimony to your strength
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 28 of Tanya, Recording 1 of 7
June 25, 2023 18:36 - 26 seconds - 421 KBThe soul is a piece of G-d. G-d is one with the soul. If you fall He will pick you up.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 8 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:37 - 30 seconds - 484 KBI might not be a saint, but there are many different types of pleasure. I am currently giving G-d pleasure, different, yet as enjoyable, as the greatest saint.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 9 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:37 - 32 seconds - 515 KBPart of the process is crushing evil, especially at the moment of temptaion. This may be my lifelong challenge and gift to G-d, refining me and transforming the world at the same time.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 7 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:32 - 22 seconds - 359 KBThe saint's service is a sweet pleasure to G-d. Your service is too, for that of overcoming temptation and evil is equally pleasureable.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 6 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:32 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBSometimes we fee stuck in our struggles. Instead, note the value of your struggles. Know that G-d relishes in your struggle. Similar to fermented or spiced and cured foods, while the original food item may not be appetizing, the process has turned it into something pleasurable,
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 5 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:25 - 22 seconds - 359 KBMake yourself holy. While you may not be, and you just act that way, ow that when one toils to crush temptation, G-d removes the evil impulse, removing it from the "playlist".
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 4 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:25 - 15 seconds - 250 KBMy job is to crush evil, then I change and the evil changes. This change is existential and life changing.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 27, Recording 3 of 9
January 29, 2023 07:20 - 37 seconds - 594 KBWe can give G-d the pleasure of sweetness, by using evil to serve G-d, or give the pleasure of abstinence from evil, this would be compared to seasoning a naturally bitter food to make it palpable or even appetizing.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 27 of Tanya, Recording 1 of 9
January 22, 2023 03:34 - 32 seconds - 515 KBWhen we crush instead of indulge, taking something that is permissible, and delaying gratification, is a most precious gift to G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 27 of Tanya, Recording 2 of 9
January 22, 2023 03:34 - 17 seconds - 281 KBWhen I don't give in to all that is pulling me, that is a gift that I give to G-d
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 26 of Tanya, Recording 3 of 3
January 22, 2023 03:30 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBA wrestling competition is a good parable. One who is sluggish will surely lose. This is why sadness is surely a folly of the evil side. Believe in your innate power and avoid sadness. Acting with vitality invites G-dliness into your life.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 26 of Tanya, Recording 2 of 3
January 22, 2023 03:30 - 45 seconds - 718 KBYou may feel very remorseful, and it is in fact a trap from the evil inclination. When stuck in those thoughts try to focus on G-d's love for you as an ultimately worthwhile person, G-d's child.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 26 of Tanya, Recording 1 of 3
January 22, 2023 03:25 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBSOmetimes people place sadness on a pedestal, as if it were a spiritual righteous feeling. In fact, it is a source of evil. When you see it coming, act with joy, count your blessings, and practice kindness.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 10 of 10
January 03, 2023 04:39 - 24 seconds - 390 KBWe're willing to die for G-d. Our love for G-d is greater than love itself. Does G-d want us to give up our indulgences? If He does, I'm ready to comply.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 9 of 10
January 03, 2023 04:38 - 45 seconds - 718 KBTemptations abound. When I am willing to sacrifice my will for Him when I realize that my will, will whisk me away from Him. When these desires separate me from Him, it is time for self-sacrifice.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 8 of 10
January 03, 2023 04:35 - 40 seconds - 640 KBPenitence can be distorted. Enjoy now, repent later. This type of repentance is unacceptable, but remorse is. G-d always forgives.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 7 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:13 - 16 seconds - 265 KBTo remove the grip of evil, remember how much you love G-d. When we focus more on G-d, the more natural it will be to completely serve Him.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 6 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:13 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBI would give G-d my life. I can't give Him my desires. Somehow, giving to G-d my desires, why am I so irrational? I don't allow myself to realize that the disconnect at that moment is as severe as idol worship. I am that precious to G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 5 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:09 - 40 seconds - 640 KBWhen we sense that our relationship is endangered, even by minor infractions of Halacha, we will feel strongly about how much we love G-d, so we will suppress these desires so as not to sacrifice our deep close connection with G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 4 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:06 - 24 seconds - 390 KBEveryone has such a love for G-d buried deep inside. Once it is uncovered, I need to serve and be one with Hashem.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 3 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:05 - 1 minute - 1000 KBOur evil inclination has many strategies. Some of which are sluggishness and coldness. Using vigor and vitality in fulfilling Hashem's will helps combat this.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 25, recording 2 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:01 - 35 seconds - 562 KBSelf sacrifice is the daily obligation of the Jew. The Shema prayer expresses this.
Tanya Tools, based on Tanya Chapter 25, Recording 1 of 10
January 02, 2023 21:01 - 51 seconds - 812 KBWe have such power in a moment, we can free ourselves. This can warm us in being close to G-d. We just need to unlock the transcendent self.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 24, recording 4 of 4
December 20, 2022 04:23 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBIf you missed and messed up, we often say "These are little details, don't worry!" However, my religion is a relationship, I am in an intimate relationship with G-d. For the duration of the transgression I am so distant from G-d. When intimate partners hurt each other, it is far worse than if a stranger or even acquaintance would hurt the other.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 24 of Tanya, Recording 3 of 4
December 20, 2022 04:20 - 58 seconds - 921 KBSuffering is cleansing the barriers created by sin. All pain personal and collective should cease immediately! G-d is helping you!
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 24 of Tanya, Recording 2 of 4
December 20, 2022 04:17 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBSometimes we are foolish. We allow ourselves to be fooled by the lie that "it doesn't matter". Everything matters to G-d. It is significant if He is asking for you to do it because it matters! So replace the "I don't care" with "I Care" and the "It's insignificant" with "it matters"!
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 24 of Tanya, Recording 1 of 4
December 20, 2022 04:17 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBTransgression is a complete separation from G-d. All are under the of evil. As soon as the transgression is over. Sin has an everlasting effect. An imprint on the soul lingers in the soul until out of G-d's kindness a harsher experience may come up, cleansing the soul to deliver it from the residue of its' previous sins.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 23 of Tanya, Recording 9 of 9
December 13, 2022 06:27 - 34 seconds - 266 KBThrough commandments, we come to fear G-d. On a personal level, doing commandments refines me, and makes me more open to fear of G-d and His divine light.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 8 of 9
December 13, 2022 06:25 - 35 seconds - 273 KBTorah leads to fear of G-d. Focus on your unification with G-d and it will become an awe-inspiring thought. With proper intention, you can come to that realization and capacity for oneness.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 23 of Tanya, recording 7 of 9
December 13, 2022 06:25 - 28 seconds - 453 KBTHere are many ways to serve G-d. There are many advantages to prayer. With Torah study, however, one becomes completely fused with G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 23 of Tanya, Recording 6 of 9
December 13, 2022 06:22 - 41 seconds - 656 KBA commandment is the most powerful gift in the entire universe. The entire universe exists for the purpose of Mitzvot
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 5 of 9
December 13, 2022 06:18 - 28 seconds - 219 KBEvery law is an expression og G-d's will.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 4 of 9
November 16, 2022 04:46 - 30 seconds - 234 KBTorah and G-d are absolutely one. I need to be one with TOrah and then with G-d. The more I learn and understand, the more I become 1 with G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 3 of 9
November 16, 2022 04:46 - 1 minute - 469 KBG-d's infinity is within my soul whenever I serve Him. I am super-charged with G-d's infinite energy. I am so special to G-d. All of G-d shines within me in all it's intensity, every time I serve him.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 2 of 9
November 16, 2022 04:46 - 16 seconds - 125 KBTorah is the door to the house. When we learn it, the more we are sensitized to G-d's presence and can experience true fear and awe of Him.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 23, recording 1 of 9
November 14, 2022 16:53 - 23 seconds - 180 KBWith Torah, my soul is fused with G-d, There is nothing closer.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 22, recording 1 of 2
November 09, 2022 13:06 - 43 seconds - 336 KBEvil is concealment of G-d. It is a part of G-d's reality. It's purpose is to be the catalyst for our service of G-d.
Tanya Tools based on Chapter 22, recording 2 of 2.
November 09, 2022 13:06 - 1 minute - 563 KBIdolatry considers itself a reality outside of G-.d. When I am aware of G-d's reality, there is no other way. I become aware that only G-d determines my reality.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 21, Recording 6 of 6
October 31, 2022 04:22 - 1 minute - 750 KBCreation is G-dly speech. That shows how close I am to Hashem. His speech is as one with Him after He says it as ours is with us before we actually consciously think it. I am so nurtured because I am completely one with Him. Closeness also means empowerment, with G-d's powers crossing through me. Whatever I see in the world, it really is all Him, Somehow . I am one with His subconscious thought. I am that close.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 21, Recording 5 of 6
October 31, 2022 04:16 - 55 seconds - 430 KBSpeech is a revelation to someone else. We are one with G-d, but our perception of ourself as someone separate, so we perceive it as speech. Life is as good as our perception of it.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 21, Recording 4 of 6
October 31, 2022 04:09 - 29 seconds - 227 KBthe universe is G-d's speech. We are as one with G-d as we are with our own words, and even more. As close as our speech is to us before it leaves our mouth.
Tanya Tools based on Tanya Chapter 21, Recording 3 of 6
October 31, 2022 04:09 - 19 seconds - 148 KBDarkness isn't dark for G-d. On it's own it's nothing,