For the Ilui Neshama of Avraham ben Ester ZT’L.
When one begins construction on a plot of land, especially
in New York where chances are the land is occupied with another building, they
begin by demolishing the building and digging to construct a foundation for the
new home/building structure. There is no difference in the concept of Middot
and the life long task of perfecting them (our characteristic traits).
When one begins to get into a life of Torah, they understand
that with it comes the responsibility of becoming a better human being in
general. Such Middot like Zerizut
(speed), Anava (modesty), Ga’ava (pride), Ka’as (anger), Ahava (love), Rahamim
(mercy), etc. all need to be magnified in their intensity and thought out
well in order to reach some Jewish stabilization of personality.
Sp what does this have to do with construction? Before we
begin we must face an identity reality check. We must understand to the deepest
level who we are as a Jew and who we are as a human being. Get deep into
yourself and figure out what makes you tick, what makes you overjoyed, what
makes you cry and definitely what makes you passionate and truthful. These key
questions help us dig deep into ourselves before we begin establishing a
foundation. It is pretty self explanatory. Before building a structure we need
to clear out the space it will stand on.
However, with Middot its much more than clearing the space
underneath it. It is actually digging deep under that spot to have a solid
foundation where it can stand forever. The only way to reach that level is by
learning the appropriate Mussar books.
B’H we should have the zechut to take at least 30 minutes
out of our busy day to learn the depth behind Mussar. Rabbis say if one only
has a little time in the day it is better to learn Mussar before anything.
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