Friday, September 18, 2009

Real Teshuvah


Teshuvah is not only a compensation for deficiencies in our divine service. It is also, in itself, a positive spiritual impulse, that enhances our relationship with G-d

Since "Israel and the Holy One, blessed be He, are one," (18) G-d's essence in its entirety, is reflected within every Jewish soul.
The level at which Teshuvah is not necessary, finds expression in a constant and single-minded dedication, to G-d.
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At this level, a person does not need, to rise above the challenges of our worldly existence. Instead, his life is one of simple connection, which does not allow for any possibility of separation.

When the "part of G-d" (viz., the soul) becomes enclothed in the materiality of the body, its essence of "truly a part of G-d," can then be revealed.

When person recognizes, the core of his existence, and thus identifies as "a part of G-d," he has only one desire - to fulfill G-d's will. Nothing else can even come to mind.
Therefore, as a spontaneous response, one "bows naturally,"
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Every individual has the potential, to experience a personal redemption, from the obstacles that inhibit, the overt expression of his G-dly core.

In a life dedicated to one goal, connection with G-d, there can be nothing more rewarding, than the performance of a Mitzvah, an act which strengthens this connection.