Aryeh Lazar

Torah Gives You a Calmer Way to Experience Life

Many people think Torah only teaches you what to do.

But Torah also teaches you how to think, how to respond, and even how to experience life.

Two people can go through the exact same situation — yet experience it completely differently.

One person is overwhelmed by every frustration and becomes discouraged by every setback.

Another person develops a calm and steady outlook.

What creates this difference?

Very often, this is perspective.

Torah teaches you that not every disappointment is a disaster.
Not every delay ruins your future.
Not every setback defines you.

When you only see life only through what is happening in the moment and do not see the bigger picture you can become emotionally pulled in every direction.

But Torah gives you a wider view.

Torah teaches you:

to pause,
step back,
breathe, and
remember:
there is meaning in your life’s challenges.

Life becomes much calmer when you are not emotionally controlled by every circumstance.

As we approach Shavuos and celebrate receiving the Torah, remember that Torah is not only something you learn. It is something that changes you.

Torah teaches you to think, live and experience life differently.

When you see life through Torah, your life will begin to feel brighter!

About the Author
Rabbi Aryeh Lazar's and Rabbi Peretz Davidson's writings explore Torah wisdom promoting emotional well-being, inner calm, and spiritual growth They are the authors of The Jewish Guide to Coping with Anxiety, Volume 1.
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