As humans, we have many different parts of our personalities. We also have weaknesses and wounds. But as Hashem’s people, we have an actual part of Him within us. That’s our Awesome Self
For many years, I struggled with insecurity and feelings of unworthiness. My worth seemed to depend on what others thought of me.
One day, through a stroke of Hashgachah, someone asked me to study the writings of the Baal HaTanya with her. At first, the learning didn’t interest me much. There didn’t seem to be anything practical or down-to-earth. The spiritual concepts were miles away from my own life.
But after a while, something huge started to shift for me. The spiritual concepts that had seemed so distant became close. Hashem’s Presence no longer seemed abstract. And with that, His Presence within me became meaningful and valuable. I started seeing myself as a carrier of His Light.
From there, my life started changing in a profound and beautiful way. It was like when you strengthen the foundation of a building, the whole structure benefits. My core was strengthened and everything in my life — marriage, parenting, work — got an upgrade, too.
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