The baal tokeia may have studied layers and layers of kabbalistic intentions. They are way beyond us and not relevant to our thoughts.
When we hear the baal tokeia say the word, “V’tzivanu — Who has commanded us,” we should accept that we want to do Hashem’s Will. The King has commanded us to blow the shofar, and we rejoice that we have the privilege and opportunity to serve Him.
Take note of the shape of the shofar. It’s curved, like a person bending in front of royalty in total submission.
Remind yourself that the shofar comes from a ram’s horn. This invokes Akeidas Yitzchak, the ultimate submission of man before G-d.
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