Hayom Yom 16 Cheshvan - When one’s mind is busy, thought has a purpose to serve episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 3 MIN

Hayom Yom 16 Cheshvan - When one’s mind is busy, thought has a purpose to serve

from The daily Hayom Yom with Rabbi Yosef Katzman

הַמַּחֲשָׁבָה הִיא לְבוּשׁ וּמְשָׁרֵת הַשֵּׂכֶל וְהַמִּדּוֹתThought is a garment and a servant for the mind and the emotions. בְּשָׁעָה אֲשֶׁר אֵין לָהּ שֵׁרוּת בְּשֵׂכֶל אוֹ בְּמִדּוֹתWhen it is not assigned a task by the mind or the emotions, גַּם אָז פּוֹעֶלֶת פְּעוּלָתָהּ לַחֲשׁוֹב וּלְהַרְהֵרit still remains active, thinking and imagining. אֲבָל פְּעוּלָתָהּ לֹא לְבַד שֶׁאֵינָה תּוֹכְנִיתHowever, not only does this activity lack substance, אֶלָּא הִיא גַּם פְּרוּעָה לְשִׁמְצָהit is uncontrolled and decadent....וּמְבוּאָר כִּי סִבַּת הַמַּחֲשָׁבוֹת זָרוֹת אוֹ רָעוֹת הוּא דִי פּוּסטקַייט פוּן קאָפּAs is explained elsewhere, the cause of alien thoughts (machshavos zaros) and evil thoughts (machshavos ra’os) is an empty mind. דְּכַאֲשֶׁר הַשֵּׂכֶל עָסוּקWhen one’s mind is busy, אָז יֵשׁ לְהַמַחֲשָׁבָה מַה לְשָׁרֵתthought has a purpose to serve, וְאֵין מָקוֹם לְמַחֲשָׁבוֹת שֶׁל שְׁטוּת וְהֶבֶל שֶׁאֵין בָּהֶם מַמָּשׁand there is no place for foolish and worthless thoughts that lack substance.Text and Translation courtesy of Sichos in EnglishFor questions and follow-up: [email protected]

NOW PLAYING

Hayom Yom 16 Cheshvan - When one’s mind is busy, thought has a purpose to serve

0:00 3:21

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The daily Hayom Yom with Rabbi Yosef Katzman?

This episode is 3 minutes long.

When was this The daily Hayom Yom with Rabbi Yosef Katzman episode published?

This episode was published on November 6, 2025.

What is this episode about?

הַמַּחֲשָׁבָה הִיא לְבוּשׁ וּמְשָׁרֵת הַשֵּׂכֶל וְהַמִּדּוֹתThought is a garment and a servant for the mind and the emotions. בְּשָׁעָה אֲשֶׁר אֵין לָהּ שֵׁרוּת בְּשֵׂכֶל אוֹ בְּמִדּוֹתWhen it is not assigned a task by the mind or the emotions, גַּם...

Can I download this The daily Hayom Yom with Rabbi Yosef Katzman episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!