Psychic Powers

I just discovered that I have psychic abilities. I’m not kidding. I can’t predict the future, but I can will things to happen. For example, I wanted my husband to bring me back a gorgeous fake diamond ring from his recent trip to the States. And whaddayaknow, he did! Of course, I had him order it from Ebay, but let’s ignore that little part. The point is, I wanted something to happen, and it did. You can’t argue with that. Maybe I should go into litigation.

Seriously, though, did you know that we all have psychic powers? It’s true! Our minds are loaded with tremendous power; we just have to learn how to harness them.

Many times, we can fall into the misunderstanding that the way Hashem created a certain situation is the way we must accept it, without trying to change it. Not only is this not true, but it goes directly against what Hashem wants for us.

I just finished reading an incredible book by Rebbetzin Sara Yosef, the daughter-in-law of Rav Ovadia Yosef ztz”l, called, It’s All in Your Mind. This is an incredibly empowering book, which clearly gives Torah sources that prove how much of our reality is able to be dictated by our thoughts, speech, and actions.

Before I reveal my psychic secrets for just $9.99 (plus shipping and handling,) let’s talk about the physical aspect of this dilemma that we all face at times. Here’s an example: a young woman has an attractive face, yet her nose is too large for her tastes. It causes her great embarrassment and makes her shy and introverted, even though inside she’s got a great personality. Her social life is suffering because of her shyness, and she’s afraid of looking for a shidduch. She really wants to get her nose fixed, but she doesn’t know if Judaism allows it.

What would be your first reaction? Should she just accept her nose the way it is, because that’s the nose that Hashem gave her? Or, should she improve upon it in order to make her feel better about herself? Does this dilemma seem self-centered and superficial?

Actually, it’s not. I even consulted with a very noted Rebbetzin, Racheli Miller (not a pseudonym!), about this question. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the young woman getting a nose job, as long as she’s doing it to make herself feel whole and to improve her self-esteem.

The Torah, when understood properly, provides us with a very balanced set of guidelines that can lead to us living happy and fulfilled lives. Do you put on makeup? Do you attempt to look decent and presentable most mornings? Do you brush your teeth? All of these actions are not only acceptable, but preferable among most Torah-observant Jews, with the exception of some sects who hold by stricter customs regarding hair and makeup.

For the rest of us, however, there is no problem with wanting to look your best, as long as it’s within the boundaries of modesty and decency. Even having a beautiful body is recommended by the Torah – just don’t show it off to everyone! We all know that exercise isn’t just important for physical health; it’s also important for self-esteem and an overall good feeling.

Now for the psychic mumbo jumbo. Rebbetzin Yosef explains that Hashem gave us awesome superpowers that we activate with our thoughts. Whatever we project into the world is what we will experience, for better and for worse. It is as the saying goes, “Hashem will lead you along the path you wish to take.”

How many times have we projected negative thoughts into the future, only to find out that unfortunately, those thoughts have manifested themselves – like when you see your kid knocking over the glass of milk two seconds before it happens?

Rebbetzin Yosef explains that “thought occupies a very lofty place in the supernal spiritual worlds, a place just below the World of Sublimity, which is the source of the soul.”

When we really think about this statement, we can see that Hashem has literally given us the power to create our reality through our thoughts! Hashem has made us His partners in creation!

There are so many examples of this, and I’ll point out a few. During conception, it is said that there are three partners in the formation of a new human: the father, the mother, and Hashem. Circumcision is a mitzvah given to us because Hashem wants us to perfect creation through our actions. He could have made every boy born circumcised, but He gave us the responsibility and the power to uplift the base human desires and the potential to achieve spiritual holiness and perfection.

Prayer is a vehicle that connects us with the Upper Worlds, thereby enabling us to live in a supernatural reality. When we really understand the power of creation that Hashem gives us every moment, we can clearly see that He loves us so much.

When we are able to control and focus our thoughts, we can literally control our futures. Even when things appear to be beyond our influence, we can always use our thoughts to project into the cosmos the reality that we would like. Here is where Rebbe Nachman’s advice is critical: we must always do our best to be happy! Most of our thoughts are negative.  Wouldn’t it be interesting to objectively see how many negative situations we’re unwittingly creating as a result of our negative thinking? So thinking happy and good thoughts is the first psychic secret.

Now, many times we can ask Hashem for something, but He does not give it to us. Why not? Sure, maybe it’s not what we need at that moment. On the other hand, maybe it’s time to stop blaming Hashem and take some responsibility for ourselves.

If we ask Hashem for help in a certain area; for instance, we need money or a soulmate – but we can’t clearly envision our desired reality, then we are literally sabotaging our emuna. And there’s your second psychic secret. Please PayPal me $9.99 (plus shipping and handling.)

Positive thoughts are the key ingredient that many of us are missing in our emuna.

If you want to change something in your life, it’s not enough to ask Hashem to change it! You have to do your part as Hashem’s partner, and envision the situation that you desire to occur! This is what it really means to be partners with Hashem.

When you ask Hashem for something, you can say, “Hashem, I will do my part by putting forth maximum physical effort and by envisioning the outcome that I would like. Please, do Your part and, with Your blessing, I will see my personal salvation.”

Don’t miss out on this book. It will make you into your very own superhero! But it won’t make you invisible. Now, I’m going to use my psychic powers to envision myself on a private tropical beach, sipping a refreshing strawberry daiquiri…