When the spirit of the tzaddikim fills our hearts, we realize the pitfalls of the ego. We see that it is a big mistake to base our entire lives on success and results. Instead, we find new inspiration to be happy in keeping the Torah in a simple way. We come closer to Hashem with every mitzvah we fulfill and word of prayer we say. We attach ourselves to the amazing teachings of the tzaddikim that reveal the immense pleasure Hashem has from our avodah. We become aware of the incredible kavod we give to Hashem, which motivates us to serve Him as best we can.
Through this, even if we face hardships that hold us back, and even if we fall time after time, we will constantly strengthen ourselves without tiring, since we will think, “Although I am so far away, if I just try to improve myself and make a new start, I can reveal Hashem’s honor in an incredible way from such a low place.”
May Hashem help us come close to the light of the tzaddikim and go deep into their teachings, which will bring us to the genuine joy of Yiddishkeit: being happy to give nachas to Hashem in whatever way we can.
