Body, then mind

Hi,

"Service of the mind must begin from below and work upward, at first purifying one's body [through labour], and then one's thoughts will be purified and strengthened automatically. One should not begin with his thoughts first."

עבודת המחשבה צריכה להתחיל מלמטה למעלה, מתחילה יטהר את גופו ואז מחשבתו ממילא תטהר ותתחזק, ולא שיתחיל האדם במחשבתו בראשונה. 

(Rabbi Klonymus Kalman Schapira, Bnei Machshavah Tovah pg. 11-12)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

It takes all kinds

Hi,

Pirkei Avot 1:2 - "Shimon haTzaddik, of the remnant of the Great Assembly, taught: The world stands on three things: Torah, Service and Acts of generosity."

"This also hints that there are three types of people in the world. Some pursue ideas and a life of intellectual study; some pursue a life of work and the tasks of plowing, planting and similar activities; some pursue a life of directing and governing to lead the nation and judge them, teaching them generously how to act. All of these are needed in the world."

(R' Shlomo b"R' Yitzchak haLevi, Lev Avot to Pirkei Avot 1:2)

Have a great day,
Mordechai