Allthough Reb Nachman himself said "Gor mein zach iz Rosh Hashanah/My main thing is Rosh Hashana, the connection between Pesach and Nachman - both with a numerical value of 148 has not and could not go unnoticed.
The morning after the Seder. The long prayer service had just ended. Everyone was still dizzy from the wine, exhausted from the long night. But it was great. Another Seder! Another Pesach! Everyone was elated. Everyone except one. "I'm glad its over with" he grumbled. "I just cant take all that wine, and the matzah gives me constipation. And what's the need to say all that Haggadah? Can't the rabbis take us into consideration? Oh well, it'll be over in a week. Before you know it, we'll be back to routine." Stunned by the outburst, the others looked on in consternation. No one wanted to embarrass him, but no one knew how to approach him. Looking at him in silence, they all sighed. What a pity. For him it was just another Seder....just another Pesach...
Two people can externally experience the same event. The one who is spiritually impoverished will perceive affliction and suffering. Internally he will taste the dryness of a Godless experience. The one who is aware of the Source of all events will perceive Benevolent Providence. He will gain insight into God's Infinite Unity. He will see how it is expressed through the multitude of human events and worldly phenomena. (The Breslov Haggadah)
With the hope that we merit being part of those who are aware, I will B'ezras Hashem try over the next week to put together some nice things for the Seder and for Pesach in general. It's also highly recommended for everyone to try and either open up the Haggadah that they'll be using or ever browse online and do a bit of prep work. Even though were all very busy you'll see that if you prepare even just a bit it will make a huge difference and turn your Seder into a much more meaningful experience. So hop on board and enjoy the ride...........
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