Beyond Orthodox Conversion to Judaism

The next of the 48 ways of acquiring Torah is a good heart. The Rambam tells us that to develop one's good character one  needs to have a good heart which includes all good character traits.  A good heart includes doing things that have purpose. The reason is that the individual will think of what he is doing, what its purpose is and how it will affect others.

Another thing included in this is that a person has a tremendous amount of patience and he distances himself from anger. Certainly not an easy feat to accomplish but with that type of mentality, they will inevitably help others and give of themselves without getting anything in return.

Their positive outlook on life is also something that others see and will want to emulate. People like this smile a lot, always willing to give a helping hand and not complaining and see the goodness that we all have. Haven't we come in contact with enough people who only see the glass half full?

This positiveness is healthy for the body as well and helps motivate people to accomplish goals. Even if they fall short, they continue to be positive and dedicate themselves even more for their own success. They often look out for others before themselves and are selfless.

A good heart turns people into leaders of their communities because they are always doing for others, always trying to help out any given situation. They live life to the fullest and appreciate what they have. After all, living in a chaotic world can certainly make one depressed. The question is how we look at these events and how they help build us to reach the true potential that we can.