Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
We often prioritize performing Mitzvot, like caring for our neighbors and fellow Jews in need. However, it's equally important to be present for our own families, our own children, to spend quality time with them, engage in conversation, and truly listen to what they have to say. While helping others is meaningful and fulfilling, it's also crucial to fulfill our mitzvot within our own families, as Hashem and the Torah ask of us.
We often have high expectations for our children, to follow our rules, uphold our values, have faith in Hashem, excel in everything, listen to us, fulfill numerous mitzvot daily, achieve academic success, get married, and have children, find the perfect job. The list seems endless. But do we ever pause to simply be with our children, to cherish them for who they are, to genuinely listen to their thoughts without judgment, and to allow them to be themselves, rather than who we want them to be?
The Rebbe, despite not having children of his own, dedicated himself to listening to everyone who sought his counsel. He approached each person without judgment, blessing countless couples to conceive without expecting anything in return. His remarkable quality lay in his ability to see beyond the surface, recognizing the essence of each individual—their soul—and offering guidance inspired by Hashem's whispers. He treated everyone who came to him as if they were his own children. We can all learn from his actions and words, striving to listen to Hashem's guidance in our own lives and listen to our children souls. And they will learn to listen to the inner voice and soul of others.
When Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov was just five years old, his father imparted a powerful message: "My son, fear no one but G‑d. Love every Jew, regardless of who they are or how they may be, with all the fire of your soul." This encapsulates the essence of Chasidic philosophy: love for our fellow human beings without regard to color, race, or level of observance. The Baal Shem Tov exemplified this by loving every person he encountered unconditionally, serving as a figure of assistance and support to all.
May we raise our children with unconditional love and learn to listen to their souls. Amen. 🙏
Wishing you a wonderful day. ❤️