BS’D
When we experience sadness the underlying tone is that we feel we can run the world better than Borei Olam, c’v. This occurs as a result of the ego taking charge; this mindset is driven by arrogance. Arrogance brings a person to the point where they do not accept their reality if it doesn’t agree to their terms. The only antidote is emuna shleimah; trusting that only Hashem knows what is best.
It is vital to take a few steps back, catch ourselves in that moment and shift our way of thinking in order to save us from sinking into anguish. When things do not run as we wish, there is a deep reason and purpose for it; one that serves our soul with the necessary nourishment it needs for its rectification.
The key element to solving our sadness is to inject into our hearts that Hashem loves us and is guiding all events for our ultimate best. We should not become heartbroken even when strong feelings of discomfort and distress arise. Our judgment is partial, limited and constricted. It is based solely on what we see and feel; yet that does not tell the whole picture.
If it were possible to glimpse into the world of HaKadosh Baruch Hu we would be overwhelmed with the eternal compassion, kindness and love that He showers upon us at every given moment. Continuously acknowledging this will sensitize our hearts and serve as a springboard from sadness to lasting joy.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Tamar Miriam bat Sura Bina. She is a 14 year old girl who has been in the hospital for 3 weeks with pancreatitis. May Hashem send her a complete healing amongst all of Klal Yisrael who are sick and suffering b’karov, b’rachamim, Amen!
