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In continuation from yesterday’s emuna lesson on happiness, we learned that in order to sweeten judgments at their source we must in effect reveal Hashem’s light to the greatest extent possible. At those moments when we rejoice here in this world, being that this world is a direct reflection of Shamayim, we infuse happiness in the worlds above.
One of the focal points in life is to internalize that we are in no small manner affecting supernal happenings through our actions. Being happy is inherently in line with living life with purpose. By contrast, when we go through life aimlessly with no direction and goal in mind, this leads to insecurity, confusion and a decrease in the value of life.
Therefore, we must remind ourselves that every thought, word and action has endless value and serves great importance in the ‘greater master plan’ of Hashem. Expressing sincere joy within and without redeems the hidden holy sparks and hastens the geula, without any exaggeration. Through joy, we celebrate our tafkid (mission) for which we have been chosen to fulfill in creation. Each and every one of us makes a real difference!
Happiness is a very exalted level to strive for and therefore the yetzer hara will do anything it can to sabotage its pathway. It is the sadness that comes as a result of the sin that the yetzer hara wishes us to wallow in. When a person is miserable with themselves, they tend to give up serving Hashem, c’v. If we get to know our yetzer hara and become aware of its tactics, we will B’H guard ourselves from sadness.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Zahava bat Juliet who is fighting a tough battle with cancer. May Hashem give her the strength to overcome this Machala and gift her with a complete healing amongst all of Klal Yisrael who are sick and suffering b’karov, b’rachamim, Amen!
