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Talking positively makes a positive impact in this world as well as in the spiritual realm. Unfortunately negativity is also amplified when someone speaks unfavorably. When it comes to our thoughts, it may appear that they have no effect, after all, who knows what I am thinking about. Yet there is a spiritual effect that occurs as a result of our thoughts as well. When our thoughts and words are optimistic and we envision good in our minds we mobilize positive influence that can actually materialize.
Relating this teaching to emuna, when we display emuna and bitachon in our thoughts, speech and actions it becomes the catalyst for Hashem to shower Divine assistance. Relying on Hashem brings blessing onto our efforts and gives us the strength to face challenges.
In yesterday’s emuna email we learned how everything that happens above is dependent on us. Acting with joy spreads joy up, down, right, left and all around – to ourselves and everyone around us. Joy breaks down barriers in this world since when a person is happy he is able to go beyond his natural tendencies and overcome many of his weaknesses due to his ‘joyful’ mindset which ‘paints’ everything ‘pink and fluffy.’ The same applies to the upper realms.
When we are b’simcha in essence we cause Hashem to be b’simcha. The positive outlook and happy disposition we express here in this lowly world has a remarkable impact on high and generates a shower of great blessings to others.
Let’s take a moment to deeply contemplate the power Hashem has given to each of us. Radiating positivity, simcha and emuna below awakens good fortune worlds away for others. We truly are areivim zeh la zeh (responsible for one another) and project the same energy to one another no matter where we are.