The Neck

Between the head and the heart lies a narrow passage called the neck. This is to our advantage, so that when the heart rushes in frenzy over its desires and its fears, the head can still observe from its perch above the tumultuous rapids and direct the heart back on course.

It is also to our disadvantage, because the head must speak very loud and clear to make itself heard to the heart so far below. Praise be to the singer, who is the master oarsmen.

A Daily Dose of Wisdom from the Rebbe - words and condensation by Tz Tzvireeman Elul 11, 5766 * September 4, 2006