BS’D
What does is mean to be happy? It is the genuine form of redemption. We don’t have to wait until Mashiach comes. If we live a life of joy then we are surrounded by Mashiach’s light already now!
Joy is a type of ammunition we pull out every time life throws us a curve ball. Where does this joy originate from? When we clearly see the truthful reality that Hashem, no one else but Him, is always by our side. This burns away any feeling of happenstance, unluckiness, self-pity and disappointment. We must constantly remind ourselves that everything serves a higher purpose, nothing ‘just happens.’ It didn’t just ‘happen’ to rain, or ‘out of nowhere’ you saw…
The AriZal proclaimed before his disciples that he reached his high level of holiness as a result of focusing on joy before fulfilling any mitzvah. The key point here is ‘focus’ and ‘concentrate’ on how special life is. It takes effort to be happy, but it is our choice and within everyone’s command.
Dwelling on the past or being anxious over the future disables us from living in the moment. We are repeatedly taught in Torah, “If you will listen to His voice today…”, “…and these words that I command you today…”, “And you shall know today and settle in your heart that Hashem is G-d… there is no other.” Think about right now. We only live one moment since we have no control over what lies in the future. If we bring the past into our lives it infects our present life.
Being happy is directly linked to seeing purpose in everything. Hence, where there is meaning, there is clarity, light and gladdening of the heart! This is where we find Hashem!
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