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	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the ~~mentallity~~ of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.<ref>The midrash (Kohelet Rabba 6:1:6) speaks about how the soul can not find satisfaction with all of the pleasures in the world and craves spiritual fulfillment.</ref>		# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the menTallity of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.<ref>The midrash (Kohelet Rabba 6:1:6) speaks about how the soul can not find satisfaction with all of the pleasures in the world and craves spiritual fulfillment.</ref>
	# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.		# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>		# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>

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	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the ~~mentality~~ of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.<ref>The midrash (Kohelet Rabba 6:1:6) speaks about how the soul can not find satisfaction with all of the pleasures in the world and craves spiritual fulfillment.</ref>		# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the mentallity of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.<ref>The midrash (Kohelet Rabba 6:1:6) speaks about how the soul can not find satisfaction with all of the pleasures in the world and craves spiritual fulfillment.</ref>
	# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.		# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>		# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>

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	# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>		# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>
	# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his fingers to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>		# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his fingers to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>
	# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> ~~b'chol darchecha dahehu~~, Rambam (Deot 3:3), ~~s"a~~</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, ~~Midrash~~ regarding the rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. ~~Kedusha~~). However, it is important to note that which the Maharal (Nesach Yisrael ch. 15) posits; usually this world and the next are oppositional and it is rare to reach the level on which one can enjoy from both this world and the next.</ref>		# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> בכל דרכיך דעהו (Mishlei 3:6), Rambam (Deot 3:3), Shulchan Aruch 231:1</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Gemara Chullin 91b regarding the rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. 26). However, it is important to note that which the Maharal (Nesach Yisrael ch. 15) posits; usually this world and the next are oppositional and it is rare to reach the level on which one can enjoy from both this world and the next.</ref>

	===To keep oneself healthy===		===To keep oneself healthy===

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	===In order to serve him better===		===In order to serve him better===
	# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>		# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>
	# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his ~~finעers~~ to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>		# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his fingers to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>
	# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> b'chol darchecha dahehu, Rambam (Deot 3:3), s"a</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Midrash by rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. Kedusha)</ref>		# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> b'chol darchecha dahehu, Rambam (Deot 3:3), s"a</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Midrash regarding the rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. Kedusha). However, it is important to note that which the Maharal (Nesach Yisrael ch. 15) posits; usually this world and the next are oppositional and it is rare to reach the level on which one can enjoy from both this world and the next.</ref>

	===To keep oneself healthy===		===To keep oneself healthy===
	# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Brachot 32b, Rambam (Deot 4:1), Taanit 22b.</ref> See the [[Health & Hygiene]] page.		# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Brachot 32b, Rambam (Deot 4:1), Taanit 22b.</ref> See the [[Health & Hygiene]] page.

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	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the mentality of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.		# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the mentality of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.<ref>The midrash (Kohelet Rabba 6:1:6) speaks about how the soul can not find satisfaction with all of the pleasures in the world and craves spiritual fulfillment.</ref>
	# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.		# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>		# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>

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	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# ~~The first chapter of "~~The Juggler and ~~the~~ King~~" explains~~ the ~~first~~ parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana to ~~explain~~ the ~~notion that a person could sometimes become trapped~~ in the ~~illusion~~ of ~~materialism~~ or the ~~rat race~~. ~~That's one of~~ the ~~challenges of the Yetzer Hara, pressuring us because of physical pleasure~~ and ~~honor~~. Rav Dessler also writes how some people become trapped ~~into this ideology~~ to the ~~extent~~ that ~~they become the~~ mascot for the yetzer hara~~, promoting the idea that the harder they work, the more successful they are~~.		# Rabbi Aharon Feldman (The Juggler and The King, pp. 14-17) details how the parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana in Bava Batra 73a bemoans the futility and corruptness of the mentality of hedonism, specifically with regards to physcial pleasure. Specifically, the desire is for physical pleasures and emotional pleasures such as power, honor, and vengeance. The "juggler" in the parable attempts to satisfy and entertain himself by mastering these two areas. Until the day of his death or boredom he juggles between sensory excitement and appeasement of the ego. The parable ends with the juggler being caught by God and granted his due punishment.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive<ref>~~A person doesn't die with half of his desires fulfilled~~, Sanhedrin ~~107~~</ref> ~~and becomes a focus instead of a tool.~~		# Rav Dessler (Strive for Truth, first chapter of v. 2) also writes how some people become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race of society. It has the horrific potential of causing a person to sink to the level that he becomes a mascot for the yetzer hara.
			# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive and person will never truly satisfy his desire for more money and pleasure. <ref>Kohelet 5:9, Kohelet Rabba 1:34, Sanhedrin 107a</ref>
	===In order to serve him better===		===In order to serve him better===
	# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>		# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>

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	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# Juggler and the ~~king's~~ first ~~chapter deals with in depth~~ the notion that a person ~~should make sure he's not~~ trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race. Rav Dessler also writes how some people become trapped into this ideology to the extent that they become the mascot for the yetzer hara, promoting the idea that the harder they work, the more successful they are.		# The first chapter of "The Juggler and the King" explains the first parable of Rabba Bar Bar Chana to explain the notion that a person could sometimes become trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race. That's one of the challenges of the Yetzer Hara, pressuring us because of physical pleasure and honor. Rav Dessler also writes how some people become trapped into this ideology to the extent that they become the mascot for the yetzer hara, promoting the idea that the harder they work, the more successful they are.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive<ref>A person doesn't die with half of his desires fulfilled, Sanhedrin 107</ref> and becomes a focus instead of a tool.		# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive<ref>A person doesn't die with half of his desires fulfilled, Sanhedrin 107</ref> and becomes a focus instead of a tool.
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	# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> b'chol darchecha dahehu, Rambam (Deot 3:3), s"a</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Midrash by rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. Kedusha)</ref>		# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> b'chol darchecha dahehu, Rambam (Deot 3:3), s"a</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Midrash by rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. Kedusha)</ref>
	===To keep oneself healthy===		===To keep oneself healthy===
	# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Brachot 32b, Rambam (Deot 4:1), Taanit 22b.</ref>		# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Brachot 32b, Rambam (Deot 4:1), Taanit 22b.</ref> See the [[Health & Hygiene]] page.
	# Excess piety to the extent that it means denying oneself the basics and becomes unhealthy is sinful.<ref>Ibn Ezra Kohelet 7:16, Yerushalmi Peah 8:8 towards the end, Orchot Tzadikim (Shaar HaGavah s.v. HaDerech HaYashara), Tanit 11a</ref>		# Excess piety to the extent that it means denying oneself the basics and becomes unhealthy is sinful.<ref>Ibn Ezra Kohelet 7:16, Yerushalmi Peah 8:8 towards the end, Orchot Tzadikim (Shaar HaGavah s.v. HaDerech HaYashara), Tanit 11a</ref>

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	==Value 1: Positive Value of Money==		==Value 1: Positive Value of Money==
	# ~~Chullin 91a states the the~~ righteous value their wealth more than their bodies because they don't acquire anything that's stolen.		# The righteous people value their wealth more than their bodies because they don't acquire anything that's stolen.<ref>Chullin 91a</ref>
	# Having wealth is a precondition for becoming a prophet<Ref>Nedarim 38a. However, the Rambam takes this gemara out of context to say that a navi needs to have a broad mind but not technically wealthy.</ref> or a Judge<ref>Ketubot 105b</ref>.		# Having wealth is a precondition for becoming a prophet<Ref>Nedarim 38a. However, the Rambam takes this gemara out of context to say that a navi needs to have a broad mind but not technically wealthy.</ref> or a Judge.<ref>Ketubot 105b</ref>

	==Value 2: Not an end in itself==		==Value 2: Not an end in itself==
	# Juggler and the king's first chapter deals with in depth the notion that a person should make sure he's not trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race. Rav Dessler also writes how some people become trapped into this ideology to the extent that they become the mascot for the yetzer hara, promoting the idea that the harder they work, the more successful they are.		# Juggler and the king's first chapter deals with in depth the notion that a person should make sure he's not trapped in the illusion of materialism or the rat race. Rav Dessler also writes how some people become trapped into this ideology to the extent that they become the mascot for the yetzer hara, promoting the idea that the harder they work, the more successful they are.
	# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive<ref>A person doesn't die with half of his desires fulfilled, Sanhedrin 107</ref> and becomes a focus instead of a tool.		# Without the correct attitude, materialism is addictive<ref>A person doesn't die with half of his desires fulfilled, Sanhedrin 107</ref> and becomes a focus instead of a tool.
	~~===Yishuv Hadaat===~~
	~~# rambam - ability to learn better~~
	===In order to serve him better===		===In order to serve him better===
	# ~~rambam - that's the~~ reason that ~~hashem~~ gives us ~~physical brachot~~ in ~~the first place~~		# The reason that Hashem gives us the blessings of this world on account of our Mitzvot in order to enable us to fulfill mitzvot better and have a clear mind to learn Torah.<ref>Rambam Teshuva 9:1</ref>
	# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his finעers to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>		# Rebbe Yehuda HaNasi on his deathbed raised his ten fingers and declared that he made sure that he always used his finעers to learn Torah and never benefited from this world with even one finger.<ref>Ketubot 104a. Nonetheless, one should note that Rebbe was so blessed with wealth that Chazal (Brachot 57a) state he always had good vegetables on his table all year round.</ref>
	# ~~using~~ physicality to serve him better makes the ~~physical~~ into ~~spiritual -~~ b'chol darchecha, ~~rambam~~ s"a		# Using physicality to serve him better makes the physicality into spirituality.<ref> b'chol darchecha dahehu, Rambam (Deot 3:3), s"a</ref> In a very elevated form, even the physical food and furniture that a righteous person uses becomes spiritually elevated.<ref>Ketubot 105b regarding food given to Elisha, Midrash by rocks used for Yacov's head, Mesilat Yesharim (ch. Kedusha)</ref>
	===To keep oneself healthy===		===To keep oneself healthy===
	# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Rambam ~~based on the pasuk "nishmartem moed et nafshoteychem".~~ Taanit 22.</ref>		# There's a mitzvah to keep one's body healthy.<ref>Brachot 32b, Rambam (Deot 4:1), Taanit 22b.</ref>
	# Excess piety to the extent that it means denying oneself the basics and becomes unhealthy is sinful.<ref>Ibn Ezra Kohelet 7:16, Yerushalmi Peah 8:8 towards the end, Orchot Tzadikim (Shaar HaGavah s.v. HaDerech HaYashara), Tanit 11a</ref>		# Excess piety to the extent that it means denying oneself the basics and becomes unhealthy is sinful.<ref>Ibn Ezra Kohelet 7:16, Yerushalmi Peah 8:8 towards the end, Orchot Tzadikim (Shaar HaGavah s.v. HaDerech HaYashara), Tanit 11a</ref>

	==Value 3: Enjoying from Hashem's world==		==Value 3: Enjoying from Hashem's world==
	# Hashem is going to ask us ~~in the future~~ why we didn't enjoy from his world. ~~rav~~ hirsch on avot 3 about looking at a tree during learning.		# Nature and the pleasures of this world should inspire us to to recognize Hashem's greatness and thank Him. <ref> Mishlei 16:4 "כל פעל יקוק למענהו" - Everything was created for His honor. Maharsha Brachot 35b, Yishayhu 40:26 ״שאו מרום עיניכם וראו מי־ברא אלה״, Tehillim 104:24 "מה־רבו מעשיך יקוק", Smak (mitzvah no. 3)</ref>
			# Hashem is going to ask us on our Day of Judgement why we didn't enjoy from his world.<ref>Yerushalmi (Kiddushin 4:12), Rav hirsch on avot 3 about looking at a tree during learning</ref>

	==Value 4: Sufficiency for the Essentials==		==Value 4: Self-Sufficiency for the Essentials==
	# Avot ~~- im ein kemach ein torah~~		# It is impossible to learn without sustenance. <ref>Avot 3:17</ref>
	# Avot ~~- kol torah sheyeshi imo derech eretz .~~ See [[Parnasa]] page about the value of parnasa.		# A person who is both involved in Torah study and work will avoid sin.<ref> Pirkei Avot 2:2</ref> See [[Parnasa]] page about the value of parnasa.
			# There is a value in be able to be self-sufficient.<ref>Brachot 8a, Mishlei 15:27 "ושונא מתנת יחיה", Rambam (Zechiya UMatana 12:17), </ref>

	==How to Balance spirituality and physicality?==		==How to Balance spirituality and physicality?==
	~~Mesilat yesharim -~~ only ~~involving~~ yourself in physicality according to your ~~need~~ and no more. <ref>Mesillat Yesharim ch. 13 "Biur Midat Perishut"</ref>		# One approach is to only involve yourself in physicality according to your needs and no more. <ref>Mesillat Yesharim (ch. 13 "Biur Midat Perishut")</ref>
			# Another approach is to follow the middle of the road. For example, one should wear what is considered normal, not too fancy or too raggedy. Alternatively, one should eat food that is considered normal and not too expensive or too disgusting. <ref>Rambam (Deot 4:1-2), Orchot Tzadikim (Shaar HaGavah s.v. HaDerech HaYashara). See Chovot Halevavot.</ref>
			# Each person is created with a unique disposition, personality, and level of toleration of certain physical difficulties. In this manner, the Torah wouldn't command each person to only learn day and night because such is not the capabilities or personality of each person. Rather, the Torah gave us certain obligatory statues and beyond those there is room for individuality according to a person's abilities and strengths.<ref>Or Same'ach (Talmud Torah 1:2 s.v. Venimsa)</ref>
	==Being happy with what you have==		==Being happy with what you have==
	# crucial key to being a happy person. ~~avot. rav dessler~~.		# A crucial key to being a happy person is to be happy with what you have.<ref>Avot 4:1, Rav Dessler (Strive For Truth v. 1, essay on Happiness)</ref>
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