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Shalom and welcome to all of our listeners seeking wisdom and guidance from the sacred texts of our tradition. Today, we delve into the Tanya's teachings on the power of our speech.
The Tanya, in Likutei Amarim, chapter 41, brings to light the significance of speech and its spiritual impact. It explains that speech is the vessel with which we draw down the divine life-force into this physical world. Every word spoken in Torah study or prayer ascends to the heavens, creating spiritual angels that advocate on our behalf.
In our daily lives, we're often swept away by the hustle and bustle, forgetting the weight our words carry. The Tanya reminds us that our conversations can either elevate us spiritually or, G-d forbid, do the opposite. It's through mindful speech, in line with the Torah's wisdom, that we can transform the mundane into the holy, infusing our lives with purpose and sanctity.
Let this teaching serve as a gentle nudge to be more deliberate with our words, to choose expressions of kindness, truth, and Torah. By doing so, we build bridges between the physical and spiritual realms, enriching our lives and the world around us.
Thank you for tuning in to today's brief insight. May our speech be a tool for goodness, and may our words always reflect the light of the Torah.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.