For the Refua Shlema of Mordechai Tzvi ben Sara & Binyamin ben Blanka.
The Western world way of life pushes us to contsantly be moving to a state of ZERO relaxation and constant pressure (besides for Shabbat). We never really get a sense of complete disconnection from whatever troubles our minds. (Maybe) Hashem wanted us to have this pause on life, a healthy pause to wash our sense of Nefesh and just have a physical and mental break.
Irene is here for a reason (even though there is for sure many more than just this). Hashem is telling us: TAKE THIS TIME AND USE IT POSITIVELY! Take advantage of what I give you!
For hours people were lined up outside convenience stores to buy cables, electric cords, water, canned food, etc. People thought the world was going to end and just horrible after horrible things were going to happen. The Media blew up this entire thing and said: Rely on the Government, the National Guard soliders will protect you, the police will be at your side, the firefighters, and all the others man power that the U.S. has. WEDDINGS THAT WERE PLANNED FOR MONTHS WERE CANCELED, PEOPLE EVACUATED THEIR HOMES, AND ABSOLUTE TERROR RESULTED FROM ALL THE MEDIA MAKING THIS THE BIGGEST DEAL. But only the Jew can rely on Hashem and say: I know everything will be fine and even if something in my eyes looks bad, everything is just good for me (with a huge smile). Look outside right now and see how calm the skies are, besides for wind this morning was like a stronger than normal rainstorm. Our Emunah is being tested and we don't even realize it!
We need to just take deep breaths and learn to see how quickly Hashem can spin this world into chaos, where people have no choice but to rely on Him! We need to act like children once more and open our hearts and thoughts to Hashem and realize He is in control of everything and we are COMPLETELY DEPENDENT UPON HIM just like a child.
Take a break and ask yourself: "Why did Hashem put me in this world?"
Hurricane Irene was here for a reason.
Selichot starts in FOUR days. Are you ready?!
SHAVUA TOV!
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