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This is not denial; it is spiritual defiance. Modern psychology (specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) echoes the principles of Tanya 157 centuries later. The concept that "actions influence emotions" (behavioral activation) is the foundation of treating depression. tanya 157
When feeling sad, do not focus on spiritual highs (prayer or mysticism). Focus on rigorous, logical study. The cold hard facts of Halacha drive out the hot fog of melancholy. 2. The Strategy of "Letzalzel" (Jumping and Clapping) Perhaps the most famous directive in Tanya 157 is the instruction to physically "jump and clap hands" ( Letzalzel b’kapayim ), even if you don't feel like it. --- End of Article --- This is not
Located within the fifth section of the Tanya known as Iggeret HaKodesh ("The Holy Epistle"), this chapter addresses one of the most common human conditions: spiritual depression, melancholy, and the feeling of divine abandonment. When feeling sad, do not focus on spiritual