Motivation for the days following Yom Kippur

If a person says:
“I will” - that is bad;
“I want to” - that too is not good.
“I’m already doing it” - that is truly good.

(Kotzker Rebbe)

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Yearning is of value only if you put it into action as a driving force for
reaching higher levels. Otherwise, it will tend to create within
you a subtle despair. Without your being aware of it, you will be
feeling, “I have been yearning for so many years and I have
accomplished nothing. I must have no further potential.” In the end,
you will stop yearning.

(Piaceszna Rebbe)