11 Iyar 5772
Tonight is 27 Days to the Omer
Day 26 ― Hod of Nessah: Humility in Endurance
Yielding, giving in ― which is a result of humility ― is an essential element of enduring. Standing fast can sometimes be a formula for destruction. The oak, lacking the ability to bend in the hurricane, is uprooted. The reed, which yields to the wind, survives without a problem because it bends. Do I know when to yield, out of strength and not fear?
Hod of Nessah is the humble recognition and acknowledgment that the capacity to endure and prevail comes from the Neshamah that HaShem gave each person. Human endurance can go only so far and endure only so much, whereas endurance that comes from the Divine soul is limitless.
Do I attribute my success solely to my own strength and determination? Or do I acknowledge that the source of my strength comes from HaShem.
Exercise for the day: When you awake, acknowledge HaShem for giving you a Neshamah with the extraordinary power and versatility to endure despite trying challenges. This will allow you to draw energy and strength for the entire day.
-Smile Eshet Hayil! :D
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