Moshe exhorts the people of Israel, "I present to you today a blessing and a curse." The blessing will be bestowed upon those who adhere to Hashem's commandments, whereas the curse will befall those who forsake them. These orders will be proclaimed on Mount Grizim and Ebal as the people cross into the Holy Land. "Then thus says Adonai: If you return, I will restore you, you will stand before Me. If you separate the precious from the vile, you will be My spokesman." "It is recommended that they return to you, but you should not return to them." In Jeremiah 15:19, we encounter a powerful revelation that challenges our conventional perspectives on humanity and the world around us.
We must learn to fortify our positive attributes and gain over our negative tendencies. This enables us to perceive individuals and circumstances solely in their positive aspects when we look outward. Moses was undoubtedly one of the most remarkable individuals in history, yet he was not without his flaws. It would be possible for someone to perceive him in a negative light. It is regrettable that during their time in the desert, many of the Israelites chose to perceive the situation in a negative light. One might therefore inquire as to what the Israelites were truly observing. The Israelites were not perceiving Moshe's true nature; rather, they were unwittingly bringing to the fore their repressed negative tendencies, which were then attributed to Moshe. One's perspective on the world and those around them can influence the trajectory of one's life. By focusing on the positive qualities of another individual, we not only resist the influence of the Yetzer Hara with the force of the Yetzer Hatob, but we also facilitate the connection between ourselves and the other person with the Light of the Creator. This process also serves to awaken the positive qualities within the other person. It is therefore imperative to ascertain which factor holds sway within us. If we perceive the negative, it is because our negativity is influencing us. When this occurs, we become detached from the Light, which creates a sense of separation. As the scriptures teach us, "Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death."
what is the dominant factor within us? If we perceive a negative situation, it is because our negativity is influencing our perspective. In such instances, a disconnection occurs between the individual, the situation, or the person and the Light, which ultimately results in separation. We must inform those in a position to influence others, that by guiding sinners away from the erroneous paths they are following, we can save souls from spiritual death and atone for the sins that would otherwise be incurred James 5:20
In the words of the Creator, "Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse," we are instructed to recognize that, at every moment of every day, in every situation, and in every person we encounter, the Light of Mashiach presents us with a blend of positive and negative influences. By identifying the positive aspects within the mixture, we establish a connection with the divine Light, thereby stimulating the growth of further Light. When we elect to permit our Yetzer Hatov to prevail over the darkness, we eliminate judgment and negativity, and we become susceptible to receiving infinite blessings.
To look is to perceive the object of one's gaze and to make a decision based on that perception. No observation can be considered objective. Our perception is shaped by our understanding, which in turn is influenced by the interests of others. Consequently, we cannot claim to be looking with our own eyes. The dichotomy of blessing and curse, of good and bad, of happiness and misfortune, is evident before us. It is up to us to decide how we perceive these things and what we choose to see. In the current era, characterized by a proliferation of images and a saturation of the media landscape, it is imperative to develop the capacity to observe and appreciate. To consider the information presented to us. To identify and discard any information that impedes our ability to discern what is truly important. To direct our attention to those whom we have previously overlooked, assuming that vibrant hues should occupy a proportion of our visual field than more muted tones.
In the contemporary era, there is a notable shift in focus from an inward-looking perspective, When I refer to an inward perspective, I am alluding to the internal domain, encompassing one's immediate surroundings within the home, romantic partners, and the self. In the contemporary era, we tend to observe the perceived agenda of our gaze as defined by external sources. However, it is often assumed that we can make these decisions independently.
There is a reality that exists independently of our perception of it. It would be prudent to avoid superimposing interpretations of reality, particularly if are not confirmed by one's own experience. Our vision mustn't be manipulated.
Furthermore, external influences mustn't impose their perceptions upon us. This is why REE the imperative form is used, addressing the reader directly as "you." The power of a single look to effect change is considerable. The Nazi soldier permitted himself to observe the scene before him: the lives of the parents and the infant, who must have regarded him with compassion. The ability to look and appreciate is also a form of training that enables us to "look at oneself." It is worth noting that there are numerous instances where we fail to look at each other with compassion, justice, and pity. Similarly, our looks are often devoid of confidence and kindness towards others. we have been conditioned to view the world in starkly contrasting extremes: sacred or profane, blessing or curse, inside or outside, accepted or rejected.
