Shavuatov Bitachon of the day ❤️
The world we live in is exquisitely structured and ordered down to the finest details.
Every human being has an inner order, which allows our bodies to maintain homeostasis. The order of our world has many important implications and applications as well.
We like to have our external state mirror our internal state. This is why the baalei machshavah often say that you can tell a lot about a person’s internal state based on how neat their room is. An organized room reflects an organized mind.
Being organized allows us to achieve a lot throughout the day.
In my upbringing, my mom was incredibly organized and had a touch of OCD; everything had to be meticulously planned, in perfect order, and exceptionally clean.
I suppose I inherited that trait from her. Whenever I undertake a Mitzvah or add something new to my busy day, it must be done with precision and in a structured manner, almost at the same time daily; otherwise, procrastination sets in, and the Yatzer Hara whispers, "I'll do it later, maybe tomorrow." Many people inquire about how I manage to fit everything into my day, asking what time I start and when I retire for the night.
I firmly believe that with a set goal, anyone can accomplish it. Hashem provides the necessary tools and mindset to achieve anything one desires, as long as they are determined and focused on it.
Procrastination is not an option; tasks must be tackled immediately to avoid finding excuses to delay them. Our days are filled with numerous distractions, with social media being a major culprit. Imagine the productivity boost if we limited social media to just 5% of our day.
Something remarkable occurred to me this week. My father, may his memory be a blessing, passed away six years ago, just after Purim. During a conversation with my husband on Tuesday, I inquired about the date of my father's Yahrzeit (anniversary of his passing) this year. To my dismay, my husband checked his calendar and informed me it was on February 26th. I felt devastated; I hadn't realized the date had passed. I wondered why the synagogue hadn't sent me a reminder, and I hadn't informed anyone to recite the Mourner's Kaddish for him.
Later, I spoke to my brother, and he too had forgotten about it; it was marked in his calendar, but he completely overlooked it as well. I couldn't believe it. Determined to honor my father's memory, I decided to light a Yahrzeit candle on Shabbat anyway.
On Thursday, my husband's rabbi from Israel, who assisted us in burying my father, unexpectedly visited his office. He informed my husband that he planned to recite the Mourner's Kaddish for my father on his Yahrzeit next week. However, my husband corrected him, stating that the date had already passed. The rabbi then explained that this year, it fell on 2 Adar. It was a significant sign from Hashem; I had been devastated by forgetting the date and had taken it hard upon myself.
This week, I ordered 500 "Thank You Hashem booklets" dedicated to my father, my mother, and my father-in-law. This act of dedication serves as a testament to the belief that Hashem is always by our side, reinforcing His presence and greatness in our lives.
With determination and dedication, Hashem will assist you in achieving your goals. He is always there to support you; all you need to do is commit to it and make it a regular part of your daily routine.
May we be orderly in our every day life and May Hashem be there to support us in everything we want to achieve amen 🙏
Wishing you a wonderful day ❤️