Why do “dead” people [and animals], or “sick” people [like a Zav or Metzora] make a person Tamei? What’s wrong with being dead or sick? And what did Cohen who is a Baal Mum do wrong, that he can’t do the Avoda? At the very least, we can suggest this is a message about what a human should strive for: Chose life! So many of us have a subconscious love for hurting ourselves and “pitying” ourselves. A person has to love life and enjoy Hashem’s beautiful world, especially the Nifla'os HaBo’rei. A person’s own greatness should be appreciated, not played down or ignored. We aim for health, happiness, and life. A Tzaddik is considered “ALIVE”, even after his passing. Not to inflict a laceration or bald spot, or to hurt yourself. Try to stop crying and complaining, and avoid discussing “problems” or life tragedies.
Don’t Be Impressed by Those Who Seem To “Have It All”
By the way, that super happy looking person you saw a picture of [who is so full of those Maalos [Ruchaniyus and/or Gashmiyus] that you wish you would have], can look worse than you do in his difficult moments. Don’t be Nis'pael! People aren’t g-ds! They are all somewhat Meshuga in an area that you aren’t aware of; or else they wouldn’t be human. Those who are aware of these truths are the greatest people. They are the: hearts who rejoice, type; like Ahron and Dovid, who knew how to spend lots of time thanking Hashem until they were oozing with Simcha!
