Igrot Kodesh · Letter 2149 — Faith & Bitachon
Volume 7 · Letter 287
By the grace of Hashem,
27 Sivan 5713,
Brooklyn,
Greetings and blessings,
I have just received your letter of the 24th of Sivan. In their time, I also received those of the 4th of Iyar and the 11th of Sivan. In the most recent, you describe to me your dream.
Cease, then, to take all this into account. No longer take an interest in dreams. Many holy seforim* explain that men who scrupulously observe Torah* and mitzvos*, down to the smallest detail, must indeed draw a lesson from their dreams, which cannot be empty, although the scope of action of a person, in everything that concerns them, is very small. Even so, our Sages say, in this case as well, that "there is no dream without idle matters."
In contrast, for the men of our generation, who utter many idle words and have an even greater number of vain thoughts, without content, all the more so without connection to Torah* and mitzvos*, these dreams have no value, and are sometimes even inspired by the yetzer hara*, in order to draw the person away from reality. Accordingly, I repeat to you once more, you must take no account of these dreams.
It would be good for you to have the mezuzos* of your bedroom checked, as well as your tefillin*. Likewise, you will show more energy regarding the necessity of getting married and regarding your business affairs. For the first point, you will be less particular and you will rely on the older chassidim*, to whom apply the words of the verse: "length of days brings wisdom." Moreover, they can view the situation objectively. By contrast, one who is personally involved can sometimes be subjective.
If you devote yourself to all this and, of course, if you maintain your Torah* studies, as I told you in my previous letter, Hashem will come to your aid and you will know success, materially and spiritually. You will be able to report good news to me. You will tell me that you are conforming to all this and that you see its effect, with your physical eyes.
When I go to the holy tziyun* of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, may his merit protect us, I will mention your name, that you may know success, in all areas.
With my brachah*,