It is no secret that I am a fan of the Star Wars
series and in this time of Teshuvah, I would like to share my story [2007-2020]
in Judaism using as background the topics of Star Wars and my studies of the
Holy Scriptures, the experiences. I respect the Free Will of each person, so my
role here is to comment on my life, I am just a student who seeks to approach
HaShem and be a better person, not being a teacher, I apologize for any
mistakes. I am grateful to tell you as a means of thanks and help to more
people, G-d willing, may it is for the benefit of those who are looking to
approach the Master of the World. In the words of the sages: Ben Zoma said “Who
is wise? - One who learns from each man" - 'From all my teachers I became
wise, because Your testimony is my meditation' - Ethics of Fathers 4:1
As everyone knows, whoever was far from G-d, the first
step is to be humble and seek help from an expert, true master, here I used the
image of Master Yoda to illustrate and represent Rabbis that I am learning from
them. With all due respect!
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The series will have 10 chapters, as there is
interference and distractions from both the secular world and the yetzer hara
to try to delay the coming of Machiach and our personal evolution and
rectification, I hope that together we can work on this and make this year a
new beginning in complete righteousness.
Believing in One Almighty G-d
We are all “created in the image of G-d”.
Trust the Inner
Force!
“Created in the image of G-d” is an ever-present
reality, when you are alone, do not feel, we are in His presence. "I
always have the L-rd before me" (Psalm 18:8) - And more fulfilled in
reciting daily "Shema Yisrael, HaShem Elokeinu, HaShem Echad". It is
a state [Emet] of realizing who we are and Who we serve, Whom we love and fear.
We have to keep connected even when we go to work and do other matters, this
practice seems simple, even when a big problem appears, stay quiet.
When your faith is so strong, you realize that G-d is
everywhere and with you at all times, in this moment of perception and
submission, your reaction begins to be different from that before, you don't
need to understand everything that is happening, just feel your inner strength
"Your G-d".
This life force can be diminished by evildoers, that's
why when people with bad intentions come in contact with us, we feel a decrease
in our body and mental energy, it seems that we are tired, without focus, the
effects of sadness appear, what to do? The advice of the wise warns us:
"Turn away from evil and do good, seek and pursue
peace." Psalm 34:15
"It is a great mitzvah to be Happy always"
Rebbe Nachman, Likutey Moharan.
The resistance against the evil empire continues, they
will try to invade again, again. You need to use your inner strength.
Bad people have the intention to make a mistake, we
cannot forget our heritage, we are special, created in the image of G-d, and
being happy is our faithful acceptance with the Creator, everything is in His
control, and everything that He does it for the better, Rabbi Nachman of
Breslev tells us 'It is a mitzvah to be happy always' is a statement in
practice of our trust, faith, total fidelity in G-d.
Sometimes when affected, to charge our batteries, so
to speak, it is Torah and Prayers, the only source. All entertainment (travel,
shopping, internet, movies, etc.) has little or no help after a while. When the
person is well connected with G-d, a trip can do well him / her a lot, for
example. In situations of low esteem, decreased Divine service, Rabbi Nachman
of Breslev says that we must force ourselves to study Torah.
When a place or someone causes you negative feelings,
move away from that person without offending him or her. Remember Psalm 34:15
please.
When learning with a teacher, master, rabbi you should
take into account the time to learn, nobody starts at the University, someone
practicing martial arts doesn't jump from the white belt to the black belt,
plants and fruit trees take months or years to grow and give fruits. To reach a
higher level, to break the shells, to be a better human being, it requires
years of study, and as taught by the Rabbis, it is not just the study itself,
the person needs to grow in upright behaviors, acts of kindness, which is
taught must make present in the life of each one, that is the noteworthy change
that we must aim for. A very sick patient needs to accept that his condition of
recovery needs long-term care, be patient and have faith.
Through the years there will be greater self-control,
knowledge, successes but there are ups and downs during the study of Torah, do
not lose hope, better to have a good dose of patience, discipline, strategies,
attention / focus, greater confidence in yourself, stay in contact your master,
write to him, do tzedakah as thanks and keep your study and prayers at your own
pace, everyone has their own spiritual level and personal tikkun, there will be
help from Heaven, there will be obstacles and difficulties, there will be
opportunities, there will be evildoers , there will always be someone wanting
to help you.
The steps are many, make this your priority, one step
at a time, although we can all understand this, in practice we want results in
a few months, but our lives for everything we do will take time. The more
Emunah, Torah study, Mitzvot, acts of kindness and Teshuvah, the better.
We are together to spread Peace, Love, Wisdom around
the world - the strength is with us!
"May the force be with you"
Shalom!
Gilson Sasson / Journal Mitzvah
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