James Pyles's Blog, page 115
October 29, 2018
Quoting: Insults Come From Ignorance
Rabbi Yitzhak Meltzin never got angry with another person. If someone insulted him, he always ignored it. He said, “It is wrong to insult someone, and if this person insulted me it is because he lacks the necessary understanding. So why should I be angry at someone for his ignorance?” Sources: Tnuas Hamussar; Rabbi Pliskin’s […]
October 28, 2018
What About the Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh?
While there has been a lot of buzz about alleged “MAGA Bomber” Cesar Sayoc, the same people who object and protest after every mass shooting seem relatively quiet in the wake of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting where at least 11 people lost their lives while attending a brit milah ceremony. Not sure if this means […]
Quoting: Act as if in Company
When strangers are present, a person finds it much easier to control his temper than when he is just among family. The next time you feel angry at a member of your family, think how you would act differently if a stranger were present. Sources: Maaneh Rach, ch.5; Rabbi Zelig Pliskin’s Gateway to Happiness, p.210
October 27, 2018
The New Dragon Saga: Dark Quest
Chapter 7: He was seven years old, alone in the dark, and he could hear breathing. “Who’s there?” His voice quavered and he was shivering with cold and fright. “Daddy, is that you?” He felt like he were in a large room somewhere, but when he breathed out, he could see frigid mist as if […]
The Castle’s Secrets
“Mommy, why are we staying up so late?” twelve-year-old Ileana sat anxiously on the edge of her mother’s bed while Queen Marie of Romania patted her hand. “I want you to meet someone, but he only comes late at night.” She made her smile look comforting, but she too was nervous, and in her case, […]
Quoting: Make a Top Ten List
Make A Top Ten List When you feel that problems are weighing you down, make a list of 10 reasons why you can still be happy. If the reasons come from an external source, you might brush them off. But if you develop a list yourself, you will always be able to find at least […]
October 26, 2018
The Art of the Deal
Cass was a nightmare in white silk and pearls. Unfortunately, the mysterious figure was also the only way out. “Are you bitches in or not?” “You know we’re in, Cass. You don’t have to act so hostile just because you’re the only one to be able to speak to the Strundrun.” I was never sure […]
Quoting: Review Your Past
Think about past experiences that you didn’t exactly enjoy. Look back at those experiences and view them as part of your lifetime growth seminar. Keep learning new lessons and gain new strengths. -from Rabbi Zelig Pliskin’s book “Happiness”,p.118
October 25, 2018
The Night of the Succubus
Trigger Warning: This story is at least PG-13 with a little R thrown in (I tried to be as circumspect as possible and still retain the overall imagery of the story), so if you’re offended by sensual language with a touch of horror, you might want to stop reading now. Lilith was always the first […]
Quoting: Prepare for the Best
The best time to mentally prepare yourself for times of adversity is when things are going well and you are in a resourceful state. Adversity is a challenge that enables you to develop attributes that wouldn’t be developed in easier times. Keep building up the inner resources that will enable you to cope well with […]
