Do you matter?
In the scope of this massive universe, are you actually significant?
Yes.
That’s a simple answer. For a profound reason.
If G-d created you, and perpetuates your existence, He obviously has a purpose for you. It’s not a complicated equation: If you're alive, then you certainly have something to contribute to this world.
Yes, you - as an individual – can positively influence the world.
That’s important to G-d; so you matter.
But you need to be a leader. Influencing the world means engaging the world on your terms (as you see the world through a meaningful lens - the Torah). If you get sucked into the world’s maelstrom, and embroiled in its pettiness, then the tables have been reversed; the world is controlling and influencing you.
To achieve your mission you need to stay true to your vision, staying above the fray and choosing your actions with deliberate wisdom.
You are born to be a leader, if only in leading the way of your own life.
For the past six weeks (in the Omer exercise) we’ve explored our internal dynamics, growing and developing in our psychological and spiritual personas.
We’ve been concentrating on:
1. How we emotionally connect with people
2. How we manage our 'habit-traps'
3. How we maintain internal focus on 'the vision'
4. How we anchor our feelings in convictions and principles
5. Our ability for flexibility and reconciliation
6. Our internal focus
But internal refinement isn’t good enough. Life is about influencing the ‘outside’ world and changing it for the good, by living your Principles. Meaningful living, purposeful behavior, will make a mark on one's surroundings.
In mysticism, this is known as the art of ‘Malchut’ – Leadership and Influence.
Malchut/Leadership isn’t an internal rhythm like the other soul dimensions, it’s the delivery mechanism. Malchut/Leadership is exerting influence and making a difference in my little corner of the world.
Malchut/Leadership takes courage.
Malchut/Leadership takes consideration and selflessness, because true leadership expresses a vision, not a personality.
After six weeks, the Omer has (re)aligned our internal dynamics with our deeper Vision. Now it’s time to go out there and lead. Because that’s what leaders do.
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