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details of our beloved TaNaKh:
1. Torah = History & Law, 2. Nevi’im = The Prophets. 3. *Ketuvim = all other Writings.
*The Ketuvim - Includes, Poetical
books - Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of
Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history
of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles I & II.
Please Note: Some
alterations or (additions) have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’
of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God), having been corrected
like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which
I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM
IT, that ye may keep the commandments of אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - the LORD your Eloleichem,
which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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18 Things Mentally
Strong People do!
With Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
On this page I decided to cover something that many have
trouble with, and that is handling difficult situations correctly, rather than
ending up in a mental mess! The four separate sections on this feature has as
follows: 1 “Five Key Habits”, 2 “Four core
Lessons”, 3 “18 Principles”, 4 “Leaders and
their mental toughness”.
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1. Five Key Habits:
Below I have placed five key habits of mentally-strong
Hebrews and others, and each is illustrated by a verse from our beloved Tanach:
Please Note: All verses in this study are from
JPS-1917 version of the Tanakh.
1... Embrace courage in
the face of fear:
Mentally strong people don’t let anxiety paralyze them, they take action anyway trusting they’re not
alone.
“Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be
affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He
will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”. Deuteronomy 31:6. (JPS-1917 version).
2... Cultivate
resilience through hope:
They bounce back from setbacks by anchoring themselves in
a long-term purpose.
“But they that wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be
weary …” Isaiah 40:31. (JPS-1917 version).
3... Focus on inner
character, not outward appearances:
“Look not on his countenance, or
on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him; for it is not as
man seeth: for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the
LORD looketh on the heart”. 1 Samuel 16:7. (JPS-1917 version).
4... Practice gratitude
daily:
A positive mindset is a muscle you build through
thanksgiving.
“Shout for joy to יְהוָה - the LORD, all the earth! … Enter
into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; give thanks
unto Him, and bless His Name. For the LORD is good; His mercy endureth for ever; and His faithfulness unto all
generations” Psalms 100:1,4-5. (JPS-1917
version).
5... Prioritize rest and
inner calm:
Mentally strong people know that regular renewal of body
and mind fuels resilience.
“In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou,
LORD, makest me dwell alone in
safety”. Psalms 4:9. (JPS-1917 version).
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2. Four core lessons:
Below are four core lessons regarding emotional
self-control from the wisdom of Mishle Shlomo - Proverbs:
1… Self-control
outshines brute strength:
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and
he that ruleth his spirit than he
that taketh a city”. Proverbs 16:32. (JPS-1917
version).
True power isn’t measured by how hard you hit but by how
well you master your impulses and anger, especially in moments of provocation.
2. Guard your inner
“city” with vigilance:
“Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose
spirit is without restraint”. Proverbs 25:28. (JPS-1917
version).
Lack of emotional discipline leaves your city exposed,
your thoughts, words and actions spill out unchecked, inviting chaos. Building
walls of self-restraint keeps you safe and cantered.
3. Mind your words,
speech as it reflects the heart:
“He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and
he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment”. Proverbs
17:27. (JPS-1917 version).
Before blurting out that cutting remark or snappy
comeback, pause. A well-timed silence often does more good than a thousand hot
words.
4. Answer gently to
defuse anger:
“A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a
grievous word stirreth up
anger”. Proverbs 15:1. (JPS-1917 version).
When tempers flare, choose measured and kind responses,
this simple habit cools tensions and opens the door to true resolution.
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3. Now read all 18
Principles:
1... They move on. They do not waste time feeling sorry for themselves.
2... They keep in control. They will not give away their power.
3... They embrace change. They will welcome challenges.
4... They stay happy. They do not complain. They do not waste energy on things
they cannot control.
5... They are kind, fair, and unafraid
to speak up. They do not worry about just
pleasing other people.
6... They are willing to take calculated
risks. They weigh the risks and benefits
before taking action.
7... They invest their energy in the
present. They don’t dwell on the past.
8... They accept full responsibility for
their past behaviour. They accept full responsibility for their past behaviour. They don’t make the same mistake over and over
again.
9... They celebrate other people’s
success. They do not resent that success.
10... They are willing to fail. They do not give up after failing. They see every
failure as a chance to improve.
11... They are willing to fail. They don’t give up after failing. They see every failure
as a chance to improve.
12... They are prepared to work and succeed on their own
merits. They will not feel that the world owes them anything.
13... They have staying power. They do not expect immediate results.
14... They evaluate their core faith beliefs. Thus they will expend and modify the situation as is
correctly needed.
15... They expend their mental energy very wisely. They will not spend time on unproductive thoughts.
16... They think productively. They replace negative thoughts with productive
thoughts.
17... They will tolerate discomfort. They accept their feelings without being controlled by
them.
18... They will reflect on their progress every day. They take time to consider what they have achieved
where they are going, and will go well!
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4. Finally -
Leaders and their mental toughness:
Below we will see how
four of our leaders in the Tanakh actually modelled
mental toughness when everything was on the line:
Moshe – Moses’
Intercessory resolve:
Moshe was faced with a
people in a full-blown rebellion at the foot of
Nehemiah’s:
Vision - driven grit:
When he heard
Esther certainly had
what we might call calculated courage:
With her people under
death sentence, Esther called for a fast, and she then approached King Xerxes
without official permission. Her “If I perish, I perish” moment wasn’t blind
bravado but faith-fuelled risk-management.
David: A shepherd’s
tenacity:
After the Amalekites raided Ziklag,
David “encouraged himself in יְהוָה - the
LORD”, sought Divine direction and led a victorious pursuit to
reclaim all that was lost even sharing the spoils to keep unity strong.
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This site was originally created, for those
who desired to return to our blessed and wonderful faith. Thus be wise and work
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seek our beloved אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance,
for His love is always with us, especially when we seek Him, blessed be He!
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Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following through a number of our prophets...
“The More Torah, the More Life”,
For Elohim is the One who
gave us our ... “Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace
of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts, be with
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שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom
Aleichem - Peace be with you!
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