Everyone fears the Evil Eye and many pursue spiritual techniques to neutralize the Evil Eyes peering in our direction.
In his talk in Miami, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto explained that the destructive power of the Evil Eye which can destroy lives, derives from negative thinking. Nonetheless, we have within us an antidote.
For example, Rabbi Pinto said, you were promoted at work and you want to succeed in your new challenges, but there are people around you who think antagonistically about you. The power of their thoughts has the potential to harm you and ruin your career.
So what is the antidote? Rav Pinto asked. He explained that the remedy is within us, deep in our core. If we are sufficiently strong in our hearts and minds, and we don't let anyone outside influence us - then no Evil Eye can control us.
This doesn’t mean that one is apathetic and unconnected to one’s environment, Rabbi Pinto added. It means to be strong and not let anyone control our thoughts and feelings, to be confident in our path and maintain our strong faith in the Creator of the universe.
Watch Rabbi Pinto’s full talk.
This article was written in cooperation with Shuva Israel