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The Daily Shmiras Ainayim Chizuk – 20th Tammuz, 5769
Filed under: GuardUrEyes, Jewish Sexuality, Judaism, Mussar, Shmiras Ainayim, Shomer Habris, The Zohar, Torah | Tags: GuardUrEyes, Jewish Sexuality, Judaism, Mussar, Shmiras Ainayim, Shomer Habris, The Zohar, Torah
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GuardUrEyes A website for Jews struggling to maintain their moral purity in today’s world |
Why is Sexual purity so important in Judaism? Our sages called Shmiras Habris “Yesod”, meaning “Foundation”. The foundation of a building is “underground” and no one sees it, yet it holds up the entire building! Shmiras Habris is the hidden part of a Jew, it’s the real you. If the foundation of a Jew is weak, his whole spiritual structure is fragile and in grave danger of collapse. At guardureyes.com we are finally joining together, for ourselves and for all future generations, to strengthen the foundations of our people!
There is a lot of material out there on the subject of guarding the eyes and the Bris, but sometimes “too much” is overwhelming.
A little bit each day is just right, to be able to read, digest and apply it to our lives.
The booklet “Windows to the Soul” by R’ Zvi Miller of the Salant foundation, is a MAN’S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MASTERING HIS EYES. (Right click the link and choose “Save Target/Link As” to save the PDF booklet to your computer). To subscribe to eMussar, the daily lessons of the Salant Foundation, send email to salant@netvision.net.il
The Zohar compares this world to a churning ocean and the body of a man to a ship in the sea. Therefore, man requires knowledge in order to guide himself on a straight course, avoiding mishap and losing his way. The ocean of life roars fearfully and continuously. The winds of challenge blow and the negative impulse rips about like a tornado with unimaginable force. All of life comprises great and endless tests, which can easily capsize the ship and sink it into the murky, nethermost depths.
Yirat Shamayim and the study of Mussar will prevent the body from sinking into the miry depths of desire and corrupt character traits.
(Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer, Ohr Yisrael)
Today’s Shmiras Ainayim Chizuk
KING SOLOMON
King Solomon was the wisest of men. He knew that the Torah placed a limit on how many wives a king was permitted to have. However, he thought to himself, “The Torah’s restriction is for an average king. Since I am so wise, the Torah’s law does not apply to me.” He increased his number of wives beyond the maximum allowed by the Torah. As a result: “He had 700 wives, princesses, and 300 concubines …when he was old his wives turned his heart away.”
King Solomon, a pure and holy Tzadik, was the son of Dovid HaMelech. He was the Gadol HaDor and the wisest man who ever lived. He had Ruach HaKodesh and composed the holy books of Shir HaShirim, Mishlei, and Kohellet. Despite his unfathomable greatness, he was not immune to being influenced by an aspect of desire. Therefore, how much more so should we, who are far from his level, take every precaution to fulfill these Halachot. Even if we don’t fully understand the relevancy of the laws, we should observe them so that we will be under the protective shadow of the Torah.
TODAY: Defer to the wisdom of the Torah regarding the laws of the eyes and guard the holiness of your soul.
Practical Application
“This answers an important question for me,” says Steve. “Sometimes I am invited to events where the laws of modesty are not observed. However, I felt that it was impolite not to attend. Now I understand I should not compromise on Torah values. There are ways I could express my congratulations while upholding the Halacha. For instance, if it is a wedding, in some situations I might attend the Chupah and then leave before the celebration; or I could give a nice gift and write a note explaining that I was not able to attend.”
Two Free e-Books, courtesy of GuardUrEyes that will change your life!
Right click on the links below and choose “Save Link/Target As” to download them to your computer. (Print them out to read at your leisure!)
The GuardUrEyes E-mail Chizuk Lists
The Yetzer Hara thinks of new ways to win us over every day. What better way to combat him than to have some chizuk and a new insight every day!
List 1.The GuardUrEyes Chizuk List – Breaking Free.
Receive each day antidotes, tips, articles or quotes from the holy texts, therapists and fellow strugglers, to help you break free of sexual addictions, pornography and/or masturbation.
List 2.General Chizuk in Shmiras Ainayim
This list will focus less on the “addiction” aspect and more on general Chizuk in Shmiras Ainayim that anyone can use, addicted or not. This list is less intense and explicit than the first, and is appropriate for everyone.
Please note: We strongly advise anyone who struggles with masturbation or pornography, even if infrequently, to join the first list as well.
Click here to join one (OR BOTH) of the Chizuk lists described below.
The tools on GuardUrEyes network include:
Two Daily Chizuk List options (hundreds of members!)
Hundreds of tips; divided into categories; tips from therapists, tips from other sites and from fellow strugglers.
An active and thriving forum – a powerful feature of group support
The “Jewish Healing Group“, an anonymous 12-Step group that meets on the phone once a week
A live hotline, for people to get advice and started on their journey to recovery
Sign up for a Partner / Sponsor. Download the Questionnaire
Many stories of recovery, struggles and suffering
An elaborate FAQ page
Over 20 filter options, and everything a person could want to know about filters
A section on the 12 steps
A "Kosher Isle" to help people find entertaining and more productive things to do with their time
Download here a powerful PDF file, translated from a Hebrew book called "The First Day of the Rest of My Life", to help people break free of sexual addictions
A Rehab Option in Florida
Many Therapy Options
An inspiring Music Page, to chase away the impurity and inspire thoughts of Teshuvah
A "Wall of Honor" page, to keep track of your sobriety and get group support
How Can You Help?
Source: GuardUrEyes
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The Daily Breaking Free Chizuk – 20th Tammuz, 5769
Filed under: Breaking Free, GuardUrEyes, Jewish Sexuality, Judaism, Mussar, Shomer Habris, The Zohar, Torah | Tags: Breaking Free, GuardUrEyes, Jewish Sexuality, Judaism, Mussar, Shomer Habris, The Zohar, Torah
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GuardUrEyes A website for Jews struggling to maintain their moral purity in today’s world |
With the advance of technology and the ease of availability and privacy that the internet provides, it has become a daily struggle for many religious Jews to remain Erlich (morally and ethically upright) even in their own homes. Jewish Leaders, Rabbis and Experts worldwide, are beginning to speak out about this serious problem more and more.
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Why is Sexual purity so important in Judaism? Our sages called Shmiras Habris"Yesod", meaning “Foundation”. The foundation of a building is “underground” and no one sees it, yet it holds up the entire building! Shmiras Habris is the hidden part of a Jew, it’s the real you. If the foundation of a Jew is weak, his whole spiritual structure is fragile and in grave danger of collapse. |
There is a lot of material out there on the subject of guarding the eyes and the Bris, but sometimes “too much” is overwhelming.
A little bit each day is just right, to be able to read, digest and apply it to our lives.
The Image of HashemWhen Shem and Yefet covered up their father’s nakedness, they held a blanket and walked backwards so as not to see him. They could have walked towards him and kept their eyes lowered. Why did they feel it necessary to walk backwards?
Since the image of Hashem is etched upon the human countenance, simply exposing the face to improper sights is spiritually harmful!
Therefore, they walked backwards to protect their souls. (The Alshich)
From the booklet "Windows of the Soul" by R’ Zvi Miller of the Salant foundation.The booklet "Windows of the Soul" by R’ Zvi Miller of the Salant foundation, is a MAN’S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MASTERING HIS EYES
(Right click the link and choose "Save Target/Link As" to save the PDF booklet to your computer).
To subscribe to eMussar, the daily lessons of the Salant Foundation, send email to salant@netvision.net.il
The GuardUrEyes Chizuk – Breaking Free.
Antidotes, tips, articles or quotes from the holy texts, therapists and fellow strugglers, to help you break free of sexual addictions, pornography and/or masturbation.
Today 20th Tammuz, 5769 – Breaking Free Chizuk
Always remember to stay happy! The Yetzer Hara’s biggest tool is depression and sadness. Working on one’s self is not a “sad” and “confining” thing, but rather it should bring us tremendous joy that we have the merit to sacrifice our desires for the creator of the entire universe. If we take the time to think about G-d’s greatness for just a few minutes each day, then, like a candle before a torch, we will feel a total bitul (self-annulment) and a true joy in being able to give G-d pleasure, by doing his will…
Someone who merits to give up his desires to G-d, experiences a great joy of freedom, like Chaza”l say “Ain Ben choirin ela mi she’osek batorah” (there is no free man like he who deals in the Torah). The Torah’s way brings true freedom to a person. All the people of the world are bound like slaves to their desires. The tzadikim are the freest people on earth.
Two Free e-Books, courtesy of GuardUrEyes that will change your life!
Right click on the links below and choose “Save Link/Target As” to download them to your computer. (Print them out to read at your leisure!)
The GuardUrEyes E-mail Chizuk Lists
The Yetzer Hara thinks of new ways to win us over every day. What better way to combat him than to have some chizuk and a new insight every day!
List 1.The GuardUrEyes Chizuk List – Breaking Free.
Receive each day antidotes, tips, articles or quotes from the holy texts, therapists and fellow strugglers, to help you break free of sexual addictions, pornography and/or masturbation.
List 2.General Chizuk in Shmiras Ainayim
This list will focus less on the “addiction” aspect and more on general Chizuk in Shmiras Ainayim that anyone can use, addicted or not. This list is less intense and explicit than the first, and is appropriate for everyone.
Please note: We strongly advise anyone who struggles with masturbation or pornography, even if infrequently, to join the first list as well.
Click here to join one (OR BOTH) of the Chizuk lists described.
The tools on GuardUrEyes network include:
Two Daily Chizuk List options (hundreds of members!)
Hundreds of tips; divided into categories; tips from therapists, tips from other sites and from fellow strugglers.
An active and thriving forum – a powerful feature of group support
The “Jewish Healing Group“, an anonymous 12-Step group that meets on the phone once a week
A live hotline, for people to get advice and started on their journey to recovery
Sign up for a Partner / Sponsor. Download the Questionnaire
Many stories of recovery, struggles and suffering
An elaborate FAQ page
Over 20 filter options, and everything a person could want to know about filters
A section on the 12 steps
A "Kosher Isle" to help people find entertaining and more productive things to do with their time
Download here a powerful PDF file, translated from a Hebrew book called "The First Day of the Rest of My Life", to help people break free of sexual addictions
A Rehab Option in Florida
Many Therapy Options
An inspiring Music Page, to chase away the impurity and inspire thoughts of Teshuvah
A "Wall of Honor" page, to keep track of your sobriety and get group support
Source: GuardUrEyes
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