==Rabbi Nachman's Secret of Happiness==

Long ago~~<ref>Written by Rabbi Nasan Maimon, Copyright © 2007 by Breslov World Center, All Rights Reserved</ref>~~, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov had recognized Simcha as the key to success in religion and coming truly close to HaShem. In stressing the importance of Simcha he went so far as saying that depression - the antithesis of Simcha - constitutes "the main bite of the serpent (the Yetzer Harah)". How far should a person struggle to remain steadfast and avoid depression? The lesson is best illustrated by the following story Rabbi Nachman told to his disciples:

"But what is the antidote for the person who feels so heavy, so depressed, that no words of encouragement or advice have any effect?"

Ki Besimcha Taitzayhu - "through simcha you will go out," the posuk says. it is simcha that shines a light for a person, releasing him from any type of exile.

In the zechus of this great Tzaddik who taught this lesson of Simcha may Hashem allow us to exit from our present galus, with the coming of Moshiach and the rebuilding of the Bais Hamikdash speedily in our days. Amain.<ref>Written by Rabbi Nasan Maimon, Copyright © 2007 by Breslov World Center, All Rights Reserved</ref>

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