The Pure Heart
Try it and you’ll see that it works. All around you is a storm of humanity with all their little interests, their little worries, their conversation, their little minds, while you are now on the Harei Yehudah and you're misboded im Boro, you’re alone with your Creator. I’m not saying it’s easy; it takes some training. But everyone can do it. And the results are remarkable. The Chovos Halevavos says that solitude is the בָב≈ּלַה רַּב „ּוּמַﬠָה, the pillar of the pure heart. It means it’s the foundation, the supporting pillar, of the greatest achievement, awareness of Hashem. That’s the most pure-hearted person, someone who understands that he’s alone with Hashem, the One upon Whom you want to concentrate all of your interest, all of your love.
Now, for many of you listening here, I know that it’s a waste of time telling you all this; it’s only said for exceptional people. But in every group there are exceptional souls. Especially here; a lot of exceptional people come here and therefore I know that it’s fertile ground for some seeds to fall and sprout.
And when it sprouts, it grows into unlimited shleimus. Even if it’s just for a minute, it’s excellent. Solitude doesn't mean a lifetime of being isolated from humanity. One minute is also a very big achievement. And every additional minute is another achievement in itself. And the more you do it, more often and for longer periods of time, that’s the way to greatness. It’s the greatness of solitude with Hashem and there’s nothing better! You’re walking in the footsteps of our first father, Avraham, and Dovid Hamelech and all of our other great men. And I give you my guarantee, the more you do it, the greater you’ll become.
Have A Wonderful Shabbos
