July 29/30, 2016 Tammuz 23/24,
5776
In this week’s Torah portion, we see how G-D gave his covenant of
peace. Pinchas was a rather troubled human being, as he did not have inner
peace or any calmness, and therefore always worrying about what ‘others’ would
say or thinking about him or his actions! Pinchas’s
Zadye (Grandfather) was Yisro,
who at one time was not ONLY an idol worshipper, but a leader/priest of many different ‘cults’. Because of this very fact,
Pinchas was teased and ridiculed! It can
be said then, he had somewhat of inferiority complex of sorts, and felt some inferiority
and/or uncertainty. He worried too much about what others thought. ‘Some’ have said and may have doubt that his
rather brave act of slaying Zimri and
Kosbi was really motivated by pure
thoughts of saving the People from the plague, OR was it REALLY in fact
of rescuing his reputation?? Inquiring minds want to know!!!!
G-D did indeed confirm that his (Pinchas) thought and actions were
pure. G-D’s confirmation relieved the
doubt and the questioning! He, Pinchas
was a worrier, and this act of valor was not only brave, but proved he could “Just Do It”.
Today, we live in such a society that EVERBODY knows, sees, judges,
everything everyone does, and his/her actions. Look at Facebook; how many likes
does my posting get? Do ‘my friends like the picture of my dog eating my child’s
food?’ ‘Do I have the best party pics
posted?’ ‘Darn, just 2 people liked it,
or now, hearted it!’. Or, WOW, 43 likes and 2 shares!!!! Yippee!!! We live in a society that we look for
approval, such as Facebook “LIKES”? Or Twitter follows…..or clicks/smiles/views
upon my Instagram pictures; is that how it works?
Unfortunately, image and acceptance to often motivates our actions, but
honestly, we should not be so concerned what other people say or think, as that
action is called GOSSIP and pure hear say. We should rather focus on allowing
and making ourselves the best we can be, treat others with the utmost respect,
speak calmly and politely with sincerity, share and listen with heart. Tikkun
Olam –
A Jewish concept
defined by acts of kindness performed to perfect or repair the world. The
phrase is found in the Mishnah, a body of classical rabbinic teachings. It is
often used when discussing issues of social policy, insuring a safeguard to
those who may be at a disadvantage. In modern Jewish circles, tikkun olam has
become synonymous with the notion of social action and the pursuit of social
justice.
We should just naturally do the right thing from deep within our very
souls; a true just do it attitude!
Outside influences, when YOU do the right thing, and literally, JUST DO IT,
should never be a concern or even matter, and if you, as a person always stress
about what others think of your correct action(s), or are waiting for ‘that’ recognition,
then the bigger issue is present. It is
great to get a pat on the back, but really just to practice Tikkun Olam, take a ‘just do
It attitude’, and don’t post it, don’t tweet it, don’t upload it to snap-chat
or Instagram – take sincere and soulful pride and be proud inside and out and
let that beam brightly and shine all around you! The glow will be amazing!!! Bring
your Neshama (your bright soul and sincere spirit) out and do what we Human
beings should do – practice Tikkun Olam in any proactive and positive manner we
are physically, mentally, and spiritual able.
A TRIED AND TRUE SAYING IN ADVERTISING: REPETITION BUILDS REPUTATION.
If we repeat our good, most correct actions, have confidence in our
abilities, have true belief day in
and day out, then the rest shall follow with G-D’s helping and endearing hand. Sometimes making some decisions are not so
easy, but doing the right thing, should most definitely be…….
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