Aug. 3, 2023

Reminders of Hashem in Everyday Life (Parshas Eikev)

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Season 5

What happens when we open our minds to see the omnipresence of Hashem in our lives? This episode unravels the journey of faith through thought-provoking discussions that will leave you pondering the divine presence in your daily life. We explore the concept of Yetzer Hara, a deceptive force that can pull us away from the path of righteousness and goodness. Sometimes, it can feel like a David versus Goliath battle, but we discuss ways to stay strong and remember that it's all Hashem.

The episode is packed with reminders of Hashem's benevolent presence. From Shema Yisrael to the numerous times we say Krias Shema each day, we delve into the significance of these reminders. We also shed light on the role of Mitzvahs and their importance as reminders of Hashem's presence. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the potency of the Yetzer Hara and the constant need for reminders to stay on the path of righteousness. Join us as we explore these profound concepts and learn to appreciate and thank Hashem for these reminders. This episode serves as a testament to our faith and an encouragement to remember what's truly important in life.

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The deception is by design.

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Hashem created a world here in which he is only visible to the thinking mind, to the keen eagle eye.

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Now, when you look for Hashem, it's undoubtable, of course Hashem's here.

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Had it all this come to be, you'll see it clearly and once you see it, there's no going back.

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But to someone who never thinks Hashem could be tumble hidden and they'll never see it.

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And truthfully, to make matters worse and to really bring out the strength of the problem of really looking for Hashem, there's also someone, something, a force hindering our vision, called the Yehachahara, with a koyach of pitoy deception, seduction, forcing us to see other gods, to be pulled from the path.

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As we read in Kriyashemaleh, there are things that pull us away and that bring us towards other paths.

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But it's our job to see what's right and to stay on the path of righteousness and goodness, the path of the just Masih Lashashan.

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But when you really just feel like the cards are stacked against you, as if you're David going up against Goliath, how can I really believe that medicine is not what cures me, although I did take Advil and now my head goes away, but it's truthfully Hashem who does it?

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How do you get that cranking and that totally false statement out of your head to really remember it's all Hashem.

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Well then, just go through Kriyashemaleh.

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It just came to me.

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I was thinking about it for a little bit.

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Think of how many reminders Hashem gave to us.

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Truthfully, you scream out Shema Yisrael, hashem Elokeinu, hashem Echad.

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So you got it now.

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So what did Hashem do?

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And then he also gave us, put on some fillings so you can see it.

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So he toughs us.

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Let's make it two one on the head, one on the arm, right next to the heart.

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Okay, not enough.

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I want to give you another reminder.

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I'm not just going to set one phone alarm for you, I'm going to tell you and remind you countless times.

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Say Kriyashemah, not once a day, twice a day.

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Remind yourself Another reminder.

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Let's go ahead and put some tzitzis on 613 strings.

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Let's do some tcheyles.

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Remind of the blue, blue as Hashem.

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Another reminder.

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And you know what we don't talk about enough Mezuzah, every single door where bechol sh'arecha.

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Write it down and then put it on your doorpost.

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See a mezuzah, kiss a mezuzah.

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When you go through the Seferah Chinch and the Ramam and Seferah Mitzvah, it's clear that we do not have the proper Hashivahs.

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We do not have the proper Hashivahs for a mezuzah.

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But I want to say very clearly two points.

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Mitzvahs are reminders, it seems, and how many did Hashem give us so kind the benevolence of the Almighty that we never forget his existence and what's really going on down here?

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And secondly, it's really crazy, it's neurolyhospinion.

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It's wondrous to think about how forgetful we can be about this concept, how seductive the Yetzahara is in pulling us to think what is false.

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Think about how many reminders it takes just to follow the righteous path.

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So, kiss the Tfilim, see the tzitzis daven like a mensh, scream out your Kriyashima twice a day.

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Kiss the mezuzah with love and with joy seeing and thanking Haqadosh Baruchu for all of the reminders that he gives us to remember what is truthfully going on down here.