Short inspirational pieces by Avrohom Tzvi Schwartz, Kiryat
Sefer, author of A Handful of Light, Hearts on Fire
and other works on Mussar and Hashkofa
Mindset
1) Can you get Hashem to change His mind? Is there not an
idea that Hashem never changes His mind?
2) Does Hashem not decide before your birth whether you will
be rich or poor?
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1) Hashem does not change His mind. Only our choices
determine our wellbeing, our success and happiness. However,
since Hashem looks into the future and sees how we choose, He
determines our futures accordingly. He may make something
happen today, based on a decision or a choice that we will
make months or years into the future. Accordingly, our
attitude today can affect even our past!
2) Before we are born, the heavens rule whether we will be
rich or poor. But the blessing within this wealth -- our
ability to enjoy it or not enjoy it -- changes according to
our attitudes and mindset -- our awe and respect for Hashem,
our joy and love of life.
Thus, a rich person may end up with little pleasure from his
wealth, while a pauper may live a full, satisfying life!
"There is a person that Hashem grants wealth, property and
importance -- no pleasure is beyond him. Yet Hashem restrains
him from enjoying it" (Koheles 6:2).
