tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30550193.post2871931298857594841..comments2023-10-31T18:06:37.075+02:00Comments on Sfas Emes: Shabbos HaGadol 5634 First Ma'amar + Practical ApplicationsMoshe David Tokayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18201862051914605921noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30550193.post-19502696011033807112010-03-28T15:31:56.393+03:002010-03-28T15:31:56.393+03:00M.D.
I just wanted to explain one comment: I said:...M.D.<br />I just wanted to explain one comment: I said:<br />For that matter, to consider that he is just a tool carrying out what HaShem wants, just serves to make it even more frightening and awesome. It makes him the conduit for feedback from HaShem.<br /><br />And you replied:<br />Why is this frightening and awesome? Would you rather that your boss be acting autonomously? That would be truly frightening.<br /><br />What I meant was that, if I am only dealing with a basar v'dam then it would not be so awesome. But to know that I am dealing with HaShaem, although indirectly, raises it to a different level.<br /><br />I hear what you are saying and I will have to give it more thought. Knowing all of this does not always change how you feel - that takes a lot of work and concentration.<br /><br />-DanielDaniel F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14045988580043249207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30550193.post-58110593719023451852010-03-28T10:19:36.569+03:002010-03-28T10:19:36.569+03:00Daniel,
Everything that happens to us is from Has...Daniel,<br /><br />Everything that happens to us is from Hashem. Your boss's power to make your life miserable or not is also from Hashem and whether he does or not is also from HaShem.<br /><br /><i>For that matter, to consider that he is just a tool carrying out what HaShem wants, just serves to make it even more frightening and awesome. It makes him the conduit for feedback from HaShem.</i><br /><br />Why is this frightening and awesome? Would you rather that your boss be acting autonomously? That would be truly frightening. Your boss may or may not have your interests in mind. He may have an ulterior agenda which has nothing to do with you and you may just be a pawn in his hands!<br /><br />HaShem, on the other hand, always has your best interests in mind. You know that you will receive from HaShem exactly what you need.<br /><br />HaShem is sending us messages and feedback all the time. We are being guided whether we realize it or not. To understand what is going on and how we should act, the Sfas Emes and others teach us that we need to accept whatever it is that is happening as coming from HaShem and ask Him for understanding. The answers can come in a million different ways. It may be as simple as getting the idea to turn to a specific person for advice. The advice you receive is also from HaShem. The answer may come in the form of a flash of inspiration. It may come in the form of a new unexpected business or job opportunity.<br /><br />The key is to turn to HaShem and tell Him that you understand that everything that happens to you is from Him (<i>hisbatlus</i>)and to ask Him for guidance.<br /><br />There is very little in life over which we have control. This is a source of frustration and fear for many people. However, realizing that HaShem is running things is a source of encouragement.Moshe David Tokayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201862051914605921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30550193.post-84700379247057929502010-03-28T06:30:20.151+03:002010-03-28T06:30:20.151+03:00M.D.
Pearl and I had quite a discussion about this...M.D.<br />Pearl and I had quite a discussion about this one this shabbos. <br /><br />I know that it should not bother me what my boss does because he is just a pawn in HaShem's hands, but he still clearly has the power to fire me or otherwise make my life miserable.<br /><br />For that matter, to consider that he is just a tool carrying out what HaShem wants, just serves to make it even more frightening and awesome. It makes him the conduit for feedback from HaShem.<br /><br />My problem is that when things are not going well, should I consider that to be the feedback that is telling me to try harder or do something differently? Maybe it is just a test to see how I handle it. Maybe it is just an opportunity for me to learn some lesson. Or maybe it is just some negative thing that I have to go through because it is ultimately the best thing for me for some unknown reason.<br /><br />Since I don't know what it is, then I don't know how to deal with it and that ends up being the cause of my anxiety.<br /><br />For me to worry about it, means that I am only worrying about what my responsibility is in serving HaShem and if I am doing it correctly.<br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />-DanielDaniel F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14045988580043249207noreply@blogger.com