יום ג Date: 19 Teves, 5777 (1/17/17) – Bava Metzia Daf 113 ~ Eliezer Guterman

ROYAL RADIANCES

[113b bottom] Abaye: R’ Shimon ben Gamliel, R’ Shimon, R’ Yishmael and R’ Akiva, all maintain that all Jews are regarded as princes.

D-E-ep Thoughts: Since we are viewed as royalty, we are obligated to shine like the diamonds that we are. We must not let dirt, grime, and filth of physicality cover over us and block our spiritual light that radiates from within.

Today’s P.I.P. (Put Into Practice) TIP: R’ Lazer Brody: One out of twenty ways that we can increase our Spiritual Awareness (and SHINE) is to put our physical cravings in check by overcoming desires. We should not let our bodily appetites boss us around. Whenever we beat a harmful urge (such as eating that second piece of Boston cream pie) we strengthen the souls that we really are.