וַתֵּלַכְנָה שְׁתֵּיהֶם רות א יט
Just By Wanting to Be Like Giants in Jewish History, You Are Already Equal to Madregos Way Above You
Chazal say that the extra word: שְׁתֵּיהֶם tells you that as soon as Rus decided to be M'gayer, she became equal to Naomi. Chazal are telling us a tremendous Yesod. Just by wanting and accepting to try to improve you can become just as great as the biggest Gedolei Yisroel. If you only want to be a Novardoker and to imitate Avraham Avinu or other giants in Jewish history, you are already equal to Madregos way above you.
And quite possibly, you'll never become so great as you want, but since you were M'kabel (accepted) and you have a strong Ratzon, then you are the same, Mamash! People have no respect for any of their noble desires, and instead of being super happy about them, they spend their lives with wasted thought, energy, and loads of frustrations and depressions.
They also lose their self-esteem, which is so important for people who try to grow. Instead of dancing and singing over their noble intentions, they become dysfunctional and listless. Those who learn Mussar live with the truths of Chazal, and they value their Retzonos.
