Monday, March 7, 2011
Dice in a cave
It is with great trouble that I must report that considering a shabbas orientated life, you propel yourself in some ways into the dungeon of some of our friends thoughts. I must say that keeping the Sabbath is a necessity if you want to really feel that your life is "together" as a jewish believer. I can't tell you how impaired I felt at that level before I kept sabbath as perfect as I do today. I am not a perfectionist. I am a physician who seeks a healthy life. Shabbas observance clearly became a priority in this regard. I am not a Jew who thinks that those who keep sabbath are "better" jews than those who are not there yet. It is not about bettering yourself at another person's expense. But sadly, being sabbath observant is a challenge that many never do surmount and sadly few really care to accept. I am not a preacher of sabbath laws but I am an observer of the law and I believe lead by example. Joe Lieberman is soon to publish a huge book about his sabbath experiences that explain his strength that he has in his soul found from a day of REAL Sabbath rest. He is going to really show our people what our job really is and what our lives really can be like. I can not wait to get a copy soon this year I hope. That said, I must say that Mr. Lieberman was an inspiration to me to know that a public servant and publicly known successful Jewish figure was indeed a man who kept sabbath perfectly (as I suspect and know Joe to be). He is going to be a light to every mind that comes to know his story. I can not say that I have been fearful of "hellfire" or that I felt that I was "destroying my own neshama" and that was the reason I made sure to keep my ways the Torah observant way. I personally decided that my lack of Torah observance was a hindrance to my future prosperity and well being. It was a choice. I did not wish to endure a less than fulfilling life and I did not wish to feel that there was really more I could have been doing. I wish to tell my not yet fully sabbath observant friends that you are going to be better off emotionally and spiritually when you do in fact keep sabbath as an orthodox type Jew does. I am not here to preach but I am a physician and being about health, I suggest that this is considered an avenue to better emotional and spiritual health. Its the only way. Sabbath really is that serious. I can not say that I am going to observe every minute detail of the Sabbath Shemirath book which I did in fact decided to own (I don't think you need to go this far but it is a very informative source of sabbath practices). Mainly, don't drive, don't cook, don't make any unnecessary electrical changes at all and don't light a flame. That is the way you should want to observe. Its that useful and you will indeed feel and think better in the long run. Trust me, I'm surprised at what I believe has improved in my soul and my being. Thanks.
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