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ow fortunate is man that he has the ability in This World to cleave to Hashem and beseech Him whenever he wishes. As it says: “Seek Hashem while He may be found” (Yeshayahu 55:6). And it says: “In every place that you mention My name I will come to you and bless you” (Shemos 20:11). These two pesukim are both referring to Hashem’s closeness to us in Olam Hazeh. (Chofetz Chaim al HaTorah)
The breeze was picking up as the sun began dipping toward the horizon. I was sitting with my kids on a grassy field that seemed like a secluded island despite the fact that the park was swarming with what seemed to be most of Klal Yisrael. For me this little corner spelled serenity.
My husband and kids were playing ball a short throw from me and their shrieks of pleasure were my background music. Suddenly my four-year-old ran over and flung himself into my lap. Looking at his gorgeous face I didn’t see the remnants of ketchup or the sticky watermelon juice that had dribbled down his chin. Instead I saw a miracle — a living bouncing amalgamation of all the kindness Hashem had bestowed upon me.
I grabbed him up in a huge embrace. Heaven and earth meshed in that one moment of connection and my heart sent a song of gratitude straight to the Holy realms above. There were no words just deep recognition and gratitude for every facet of my life.
