September 4/5,2015 Elul 20/21
“Therefore observe faithfully all the terms of this covenant, which
you may succeed in all that you undertake.” Deuteronomy 29:8
A real map for success!
This portion opens with the word “Va-Haya” which means, ‘and it
will be’. In Judaism, we believe that
you build your future based on your past.
There are curses mentioned in this portion, and instead of dwelling on
them, we should proactively learn from and build upon to help with our
successful and bountiful lives! If you
truly desire an uplifting life, take the sincere time and learn from your past,
build, and walk strategically to lead to a successful life! G-d instructs Moses and the people to plant
abundant amount of fruit seeds in the desert of their new land, and this shall
grow to feed you – the same holds true for people; invest and plant in YOU and
YOUR loved ones!
This applies not only to us and our own lives, but also how we
treat others, and how we act inside and outside of our homes. Do we treat others with respect? Do we act
out of kindness? Do we offer a sincere
hand when needed, and even when not needed?
Would you act alone the same as if you were being seeing in the public’s
eye?
One of my favorite words is, “RECIPROCITY”. YOUR goodness should not be based upon how
YOU are treated, but upon how YOU treat others. Sometimes other people act out of fear, or
ignorance, or circumstance, and who are we to judge; treat them with respect,
and just maybe, you never know, their action in the future may just surprise
you, and give you a smile, Or maybe, just maybe, your action towards them gave
them a smile!....... A true mitzvah indeed, and sometimes a surprise too.
As I have shared before and will continue to share, “Inside Out”. Beauty is from
the inside, and that only enhances ones outside. One’s true beauty comes from within oneself!
Plant good seeds, and see what grows into a glorious fruitful garden!!!
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