Get Real

Why is G‑d not real to you? Because your god is not real.

You begin with “Here I am, standing in this world,” and then you append, “and G‑d is watching down on me.”

If you begin with the premise of your own reality, what room is there left for His?

G‑d Is—and you and your world are a glimmer of His presence.

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Rabbi Tzvi Freeman September 14, 2011

Re: How do we define ourselves... We define ourselves by reconnecting to that which we are a glimmer of. Reply

Anonymous September 14, 2011

Everything is possible with G-d. From a human p.o.v. How about from His. Those previous words are human. It is endless and beyond. Possibly... Reply

Adam Morgan NYC, NY September 14, 2011

How do we define ourselves... Rabbi Freeman,
If we are but a glimmer how do we define ourselves and give our lives meaning, fullfilment and joy? Reply

Franklin W. Green Flint, Mi. December 17, 2023

in response to Adam Morgan:

We start out as a glimmer, but in hope, that glimmer will grow into a bright light. As Moses went up onMount Sinai and communed with Hashem. The spirit within him shone through. It scared the people as to he had to cover his face.
Hashem wants us as His son's to take part in the continuing de-
-veopement of this world. he wants us to partner up with Him, the King. The closer we get to him and do his will, and commune with Him. We will be like Moses and shine through, becoming a beacon 🚨 of light to the lost, the poor, and the orphans. What greater calling, hope, meaning,
Fullfil lament or joy can we ask for. Shalome. Reply

Anonymous September 14, 2011

mode ani... Given your and the rabbi's interesting comment, how come the chronology of the prayer is not what you suggest, first G'd and then I?? Reply

José Flávio Nogueira Guimarães Belo Horizonte, MG/Brazil September 14, 2011

Really!? I wish this were true. I hope this is true. Sometimes I think this is true; sometimes my faith is very weak and I doubt everything. Hopefully that may be right. Shalom! Reply

Michal Germany September 14, 2011

Don't like to think of G-d this way G-d is so great, he does not need to keep us small, so that He might make an even greater impression.
My being there does not let room for His reality? G-d Is. But I am too. Why? He decided so. There is a part within me that is even part of Him Himself.
He gave us the ability to love Him, to long for Him. - Reply

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