Middot - Character Traits

Wisdom, though it cannot be seen, certainly exists. In the same respect Kedusha (Holiness), though undetectable to the eye, is an existing reality. Moreover, Kedusha is the source of all reality, from which the existence of the entire universe is drawn.

1. Pure Words 2. Short But Sweet 3. Caution: Words Ahead 4. An Anecdote 5. King Finds Middle Ground

Part One of "Pathways in Personality Development" When man lacks awareness of his behavior, he is like a blind man walking on the edge of the river, whose danger is no doubt great and whose demise is certainly closer than his deliverance.

Part Two of "Pathways in Personality Development" One who wishes to strengthen his personality and to develop the components of his character must begin by becoming acquainted with himself through his actions.

Part Three of "Pathways in Personality Development" Through the Torah one can comprehend the positive value of each good act and the severity of each bad act.

Part four of Pathways in Character Development If man were aware of the significance of his actions and his speech he would weigh each and every act before carrying it out, and would check and examine each and every word before emitting it from his mouth.

1. Beware: Communication! 2. How Chats are Different than Phones 3. Frontal Attack Ruled Out 4. Build Up the Good… 5. …and Set Guidelines for the Rest

Part five of "Pathways in Character Development" Be bold as a leopard, light as an eagle, swift as a deer, and strong as a lion, to do the will of your Father in heaven.

Part six of "Pathways in Character Development" Every mitzvah which presents itself must be carried out immediately. "When a mitzvah presents itself," say the sages, "don't put it off."

It is possible to change and it is possible to overcome weaknesses. It is possible to develop the quality of "zerizut" and to overcome the tendency to laziness.