Happiness Bias: make the negative not count

Rabbi Zalman Notik OBM from Yeshivas Toras Emes shared with me this powerful tale that delves into the teachings of the Alter Rebbe in Lekutei Torah. Discover the profound wisdom behind the Arizal's understanding of the concept: "תחת אשר לא עבדת את ה׳ בשמחה" - why is joy essential in serving God and how it impacts our relationship with Him. Through this story, learn about the significance of embracing joy in our spiritual journey and how it can lead to God reciprocating with joy, overlooking our imperfections and negative aspects. Tune in to explore the transformative power of joy in our connection with the Divine. This story deeply resonated with me and I must’ve shared it after hearing it from Reb Zalman hundreds of times.