We left off last time (http://thefamilyjewels-etan.blogspot.co.il/2012/09/points-to-ponder-devarim-devarim-we-are.html) with Ki Savo, being able to come in to the house of Hashem after following all of the other directives that we learnt about. We also spoke about how the way we can always live in the house of Hashem is by always bringing our A game, always doing our best.
Nitzavim: "Today all of you are standing.....Devarim 29:9" So we committed to always do our best which is sometimes more and sometimes less. Now we can stand up straight, stand up proud, no matter where we may be, no matter who may be around, because Hashem has our back. Did your mother always tell you to stand up straight? Does your mother still always tell you to stand up straight? Did you, do you ever listen to her? Well like many other things (smiling etc.) if you do it it can change your mood, your feelings. By standing up straight and tall, you feel dignified, proud, important. And you should you are a prince/princess who lives in the palace of the king. You don't just look different you also act differently, you also speak differently.
Vayeilech: "And Moshe went....Devarim 31:1" Keep going don't stop! Yidishkeit and life in general is like walking up a down escalator, the second you stop you automatically start going down and fast. So keep going! Don't stop! Even if your going against the flow. Go with it. Ride the waves. Don't be so set in your ways. If you are you'll keep getting knocked down and you wont get to where you want to get to. Have a seder, a schedule, a plan. But also have a backup and a backup for your backup. This way no matter where you are, no matter whats happening around you you can still keep going, accomplishing, getting closer to your goals. And even then if things don't go as you planned, as you liked don't let that stop you! Keep going! Keep going! Keep going! We're almost there!
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