Torah 108

You know what's frustrating? 5 minutes ago you were locked in. You were davening, talking to Hashem, actually feeling connected, and then gone. Your mind is somewhere else. The feeling disappeared, and you think, "What happened to me?" Don't ignore that moment, >> [music] >> but don't beat yourself up, either. Instead, say, "Hashem, I was just so close to you. I don't want to lose that feeling. I want to come back." That feeling is called a ruach nishbara, a broken heart. And here's what's beautiful. >> [music] >> The broken heart itself becomes your way back. Because there's a huge difference between guilt that pushes you away and a broken heart that makes you miss Hashem. So, when you lose the connection in the middle of davening, is by this or even your day, don't Don't just say, "I blew it." Say, "Hashem, I miss where I was 5 minutes ago." And turn back around.