Good Morning Bitachon of the day ❤
Each of us is endowed with a unique potential, and everything in our lives—down to the smallest detail—exists to help us fulfill the role only we can play. Yet, many of us struggle with dissatisfaction, constantly comparing our lives to others and searching for reasons to feel lacking. If we truly understood that each of us has been given a personal “package,” designed perfectly for our journey, we would discover so much more joy along the way.
From my own experience, I’ve learned that jealousy is incredibly draining. It consumes your thoughts, making it impossible to stop comparing your life to someone else’s. Jealousy steals your focus, leaving you exhausted and unable to appreciate the beauty in your own journey. But when you are genuinely content with yourself—and I mean truly content—you begin to experience a peace that allows you to live with greater purpose. Letting go of envy not only frees your mind but also creates space for gratitude, joy, and personal growth.
Your body is exactly the one you need to carry you through this world. Your mind with all its intellect, imagination, memory, emotions, and personality was carefully designed for the role Hashem intended for you. You were placed within a specific family, at a particular time in history, and in a community shaped by unique influences. All of these experiences form the foundation for your personal journey. Together, they make up the unique “package” that is yours alone.
Everything in your life, whether joyful or challenging, serves a purpose: to help you become the person you were always meant to be. Your task isn’t to compete with others or to chase someone else’s version of success. Your true mission is to become you. And that, in itself, is greatness.
Living in today’s world can feel more difficult than ever. With social media and constant exposure to other people’s lives, it’s easy to feel like we know everything about them. But growing up in a wealthy country, I quickly realized that what you see on the surface is often nothing more than a performance, like a movie. What people experience behind closed doors is often a very different story.
Jealousy, therefore, is a complete waste of time. We can never truly know what someone else has, what burdens they carry, or what challenges lie behind the images they project. When you are at peace with yourself, you stop worrying about what others have, and life becomes lighter, easier, and more joyful. The constant struggle to be better than someone else fades away, and the only meaningful battle becomes the one within yourself: the battle to grow, to improve, and to become the person Hashem has called you to be.
The way to achieve this inner peace is through learning, loving yourself, showing kindness to others, and, most importantly, nurturing your love for Hashem. When these foundations are in place, life feels lighter, and your path becomes meaningful in ways that comparison and envy could never offer.
As King Solomon wisely taught in the Book of Proverbs: “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot”. His words remind us that when we are at peace with ourselves, we experience vitality, joy, and strength. But when jealousy takes hold, it eats away at us from within, leaving us drained, bitter, and disconnected from the blessings that are already ours. Solomon’s wisdom encourages us to turn inward, to cultivate contentment and gratitude, and to trust in Hashem’s plan for our lives. True fulfillment doesn’t come from comparison, but from embracing the unique path that Hashem has given each of us.
May we all carry gratitude in our hearts, finding contentment and peace in the blessings Hashem has bestowed upon us. Amen 🙏
Wishing you all a wonderful day and a blessed Shabbat ❤