The book Tiny Habits, a newer work by BJ Fogg on the science of habit formation, recommends that the first habit everyone should work on is what is known as the Maui habit. As soon as you wake up, you sit up in bed, and say out loud, to yourself, “today is going to be a great day!” And that habit will lead to other habits and overall change in your life.
He’s not talking about religion at all, but it is fascinating to get a scientific recommendation for starting the day with a mantra of positivity and excitement. He says the specific wording is not exactly important and can be changed to suit your needs. When I read it, I immediately realized I should be taking Modeh Ani more seriously.
The idea that רבה אמונתך refers to Hashem's trust in us is one of some 20 or so explanations of the Baalei Tosafos on Eikhah 3:23: "חֲדָשִׁים֙ לַבְּקָרִ֔ים רַבָּ֖ה אֱמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃ - They are renewed every morning—great is Your Trust!"
The book Tiny Habits, a newer work by BJ Fogg on the science of habit formation, recommends that the first habit everyone should work on is what is known as the Maui habit. As soon as you wake up, you sit up in bed, and say out loud, to yourself, “today is going to be a great day!” And that habit will lead to other habits and overall change in your life.
He’s not talking about religion at all, but it is fascinating to get a scientific recommendation for starting the day with a mantra of positivity and excitement. He says the specific wording is not exactly important and can be changed to suit your needs. When I read it, I immediately realized I should be taking Modeh Ani more seriously.
The idea that רבה אמונתך refers to Hashem's trust in us is one of some 20 or so explanations of the Baalei Tosafos on Eikhah 3:23: "חֲדָשִׁים֙ לַבְּקָרִ֔ים רַבָּ֖ה אֱמוּנָתֶֽךָ׃ - They are renewed every morning—great is Your Trust!"
Amazing, thank you for the source!
Sure, now go find an Eikhah with Daas Zeqeinim...