Igrot Kodesh · Letter 7221 — Faith & Bitachon

By the grace of Hashem,

10 Adar* 5720,

Brooklyn,

I greet you and bless you,

After a long interruption, I received your letter of 23 Shevat*, in which you share with me your current moral state. In addition, you briefly describe your past. According to the explanation of our holy Torah*, developed by the works of Mussar* and Chassidus*, one must, in any case, maintain joy and enthusiasm. The reason is amply expounded and can be understood logically. Furthermore, the Rambam* teaches, in his Yad HaChazakah*, at the end of the laws of Lulav*, in what manner one must fulfill a Mitzvah*. It is said: "In all your ways, know Him," and one must do so with enthusiasm, as the Tur*, Orach Chaim* and the Shulchan Aruch*, chapter 231, also emphasize. Now, if this applies to everyone, how much more so when one observes that by reflecting on one's past conduct, one weakens one's health or has a poor morale, in quality. I hope that for someone like you, it is unnecessary to say more.

May Hashem grant that, from now on and in the future, you strengthen your trust in Hashem, Who bestows His Providence upon each one, Who is the Essence of good, and Who has indicated what conduct a Jew must adopt in order to know tranquility and satisfaction, to serve Him in this manner, also with joy. And it is particularly important to act thus when Hashem grants the happiness of family life, since the morale of the man affects that of the wife and children. May Hashem grant that you give me good tidings of all this, especially since we are in the days preceding Purim*, days of joy. May it therefore be so for you. You will strengthen and maintain your conduct in this state for the entire year. With my blessing to give good tidings,