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“Habaim le’taheir m’sayim lo m’Shamayim (The one who sanctifies himself below, is sanctified by above (by Hashem).” Chazal teach of the greatness and power of a person’s will and desire in their avodat Hashem. It is incumbent upon us to stir our hearts with a desire to spiritually elevate. One practical way is to find a shiur in your community and commit to attend it on a regular basis excluding unforeseen circumstances. This initiative creates a vessel for Hashem to pour His blessings into and will draw you closer to Him.
Learning Torah is compared to reading a personal letter addressed to you from Avinu She’b’Shamayim. Torah speaks individually to each of us as though sending us guiding words together with a warm hug.
Humans beings are called b’nei adam. The word adam is derived from the Hebrew word adameh (to resemble, emulate). The Gemara in Shabbat states one should emulate Hashem; just as He is compassionate and merciful so should we. We must walk in His ways, walk in His footsteps; “Ma Hu Rachum, af atah rachum, Ma Hu Chanun, af atah chanun”.
The word mitzvah is directly linked to the word tzavta (companionship). Performing mitzvot unites and creates companionship with Hashem. Happy is the one who performs mitzvot with great intent and desire to connect to one’s unlimited G-dliness.
