Life is an Exciting Challenge
The classic work of Jewish Ethics, "Path of the Just," says: "Every aspect of our lives is a challenge and test."
With this perspective, life will never be boring or mundane. Every single situation and occurrence is different from every other - and each is an opportunity for elevation and growth.
When you are aware that a situation is a test, you will find it much easier to deal with. To illustrate this concept, imagine that you went for a job interview and the potential employer shouted an insult at you.
You would most probably feel either upset or angry. But if someone told you in advance that this employer shouts at job candidates to test their reaction to stress, you would find it easy to remain calm. You realize it is just a test and it is in your best interests to pass it.
That is how we can view each event and situation. It is a test of our spiritual strength and courage, and we can look forward to passing it.
If someone doesn't get they are being tested, just realize that our spouses and our work and our economics (see below) are our tests and you will see that we are all constantly being tested. For some it is their marriage. For some it is their job or lack or one. For some it is being Rich and others poor. All one has to do is open your eyes to see our tests. Some people think that miracles only happened in biblical times. Whey they become aware, they will see like the tests, they are constantly happening.
Love Yehuda Lave
This is a scary challenge for the new Year. How will we find the strength to keep our way of life?
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