Questions for today:
We can reveal our inherent Divinity through doing a mitzvah, but what about the parts of us, or the time we spend, that are not involved in doing a mitzvah?
We've been discussing this incredibly inspirational concept that when a physical person, like you or me, does a mitzvah, we become a home for the Creator, a place where He can be revealed.
But even while I'm doing those things, there's a part of me that's still my imperfect self. We don’t necessarily feel changed or transformed after performing a mitzvah. For example, even after doing an act of kindness for someone, I may still enjoy social distancing because I still don't love everybody.
It is important to realize that while we may not feel G-d’s presence, G-d’s presence is there., my whole being is a dwelling place for G-d, whether I feel it or not.
We wear a kippah on our head because of the divine presence that is with us. Similarly, we are respectful in a synagogue because of G-d’s presence there. We act this way because G-d’s presence is real and is with us.
So yes, maybe only one part of us is revealing the Creator in an internal way when we perform a mitzvah. However, the rest of us tags along with a broad, general, aspect of G-d's presence. which is everywhere.
091 Tanya Adar 20 ~ m106d Adar II, 6d
Tanya book 1, ch 35, Pt 5
It is inspiring that we are host to a revelation of the Creator, as we do His will with our physical bodies, such as our hands or feet. But what about the rest of us that may not be involved in the commandment?
While only one part of us may be welcoming the Creator's presence internally, the rest tags along with a general aura of G-d's presence.
Study today’s Tanya in full:
https://www.chabadmed.com/dailystudy/tanya.asp?tdate=3/9/2022
See today’s video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHkWAGYXs&list=PLFZQPK6u-zSBls9Hwx3P5vKIBRnjBvHe&index=92