Episode 85 - Forward Momentum
Chassidic circles stress the story of the spies' reluctance to enter Israel as the choice for spiritual isolation and comfort over the task of grappling with the physical realities of turning a land ( of Israel) into a heavenly oasis. How is it possible not to be eaten alive by the time consuming and emotional rollercoaster of making a living, raising a family, fighting wars, or the pulling the weeds between the vegetable rows?
Street Farbrengen continues the conversation around drops of water making a change on the rock they fall upon. There are times when the greatest joy is the moment of decision to live for engagement - spread out rather than reticence and hesitation. The water hits the rock. Will I choose fear or leaning in and moving forward?