There’s a quote I’ve been thinking about a lot lately:
A person’s personal growth is directly tied to how much truth they’re willing to face about themselves.
Judaism teaches that real growth comes from emet: truth. Not pretending, not bypassing, not sugar-coating. Honest self-awareness.
Hashem already knows the truth about us. We’re not hiding anything from Him, only from ourselves.
And in Kabbalah, light can only enter where there is a vessel. Truth is what strengthens that vessel.
So if you feel stuck, ask yourself gently:
What truth am I avoiding right now?
Because on the other side of that honesty is clarity, elevation, and real growth.
