He's an Israeli. After reading the Shema, I told him how the mitzvah opens the door, and that he should take a Minute and talk to Hashem in his heart.

     He said that he would do that after he took off the tefillin.

     I explained that Talking to Hashem with the tefillin on is more potent than talking to Him after you take them off.

     It was cold, and he was ready to go, but he heard what I said, and he hurried over to stand by the Kotel to speak to Hashem in his heart.

     After a few minutes, when he finished, I asked him, "How was it?"

     With a big smile, he said, "The sun came out!"

     Talking to Hashem does many good things for you, especially when it's cold outside.