Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
Your Life Is Uniquely Designed for You.
We are each endowed with our own unique potential, and everything in our life,
down to the smallest detail, is here to help us fulfill our unique role. Many people are unhappy with the life they have, constantly comparing their lives to those of others, always searching for a reason to complain. If we understood that we were each given a unique package, one uniquely designed for us, we would find so much more joy in life. Your body is the exact body you need to carry you through this world.
Raising kids on the Upper East Side has proven to be quite challenging. Parents often engage in comparisons, constantly striving for their child to outshine their peers. Whether in sports, academics, or extracurricular activities, there's an unspoken expectation for their child to excel and be the best among their peers.
That's the approach many parents take, and the pressure can feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode. Unlike how I was raised, where my parents had little interest in the specifics of my education, as long as I was studying diligently, doing my best, and approaching it with integrity.
Today, I attended a wedding that felt truly orchestrated by the hand of Hashem, although all weddings are. The family is very Hasidic, incredibly down-to-earth, and known for their kindness and acts of Hessed. However, the daughter was not accepted into the prestigious high school that many consider essential for a good girl's education. Consequently, she did not get accepted to the seminary in Israel that is often seen as a prerequisite for finding the perfect husband.
She ended up staying in New York and found employment at a clothing store, while her mother was devastated and couldn't stop crying. Her daughter wasn't following the same path as the others, and her mother worried about her prospects for marriage. However, despite the challenges, the daughter remained happy and maintained a positive attitude, refusing to succumb to the drama surrounding her.
When it came time for her to meet potential suitors, they sent her resume to the matchmaker (Shadchan) and she refused to accept it. She explained that she didn't fit the typical mold and couldn't check the standard boxes. This decision left her mother in a state of confusion and distress. Despite being from a nice and reputable family with successful businesses, both descended from rabbinical and prosperous backgrounds, the daughter's refusal to conform to societal norms left her mother feeling utterly perplexed.
One day, while vacationing in Miami, they met a family from New Jersey on the beach, and their son fell in love with their daughter. Just three months later, they were engaged, and now, BH, they're married. It's evident that Hashem orchestrated this match, and it's truly an incredible one. She is also the first among her friends to get married.
And apparently, she didn't fit the conventional mold. We each have our own path already designed, our unique roles in life. Whether or not we fit in doesn't matter, because Hashem has it all figured out. Therefore, it's crucial to have Bitachon (trust) that in the end, everything will work out. There's no need to stress over what we can't control. By staying true to ourselves and not trying to be someone else, Hashem will take care of the rest.
May we stay unique to ourselves and follow the path of Hashem amen 🙏
Wish you all a wonderful day ❤️