Machshava:

Torah 

Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Oros HaTorah

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9th Perek, pieces 2 and 3. The tal hachaim (the dew of life) of the act of the halacha is contained within the learning of the halacha. A person can become filled with a deep poison if they are learning the Torah for the wrong reasons. Even a person who does mitzvot by habit will still receive the moisture of the dew of life, as long as he is seeking the truth in his learning. If a person learning for the wrong reasons still has a deep respect and awe for the Torah, he has a chance of returning to the proper derech (path). Those who are learning Torah full-time have to have a clear plan and goals in learning. Having a goal in learning gives a person strength and a peaceful mind. Once we have our goals in learning, we should move forward with consistency and not think about finishing. The Gra said to learn sugyos in Gemara with the Rif and the Rosh.