Be Hole-y

It is so easy to be joyful when the good things come to us in our lives. But how difficult it is to find the joy in difficult situations? In Kaballah, we humans are seen as vessels of light and this light stays locked up inside of us until cracks and holes form in the vessel. What makes holes, you ask? Difficult situations break down our defenses, causing the vessel to crack. This is when our light bursts out and shines. Judaism is full of contrasts. By that, I mean that in the moments of our greatest pain and challenges, our light comes rising up and bursts open through the cracks, letting us fully realize HaShem's blessings upon us. In our pain, our true beauty and blessings can be more fully realized. That is why prayer is so important. It can help guide us through the challenges, knowing that The Creator wants us to be our most full, shining selves!