Life is such that people’s actions mimic physical phenomena .
Two such physical laws are the law of inertia and momentum.
Inertia – An object that is at rest will stay at rest, unless a force is applied to it.
Momentum – An Object that is moving will continue to move unless a force will go against it.
At Times we want to stay at rest and not move.
At Times we follow a path and continue that path until something stops us.
G-d sends us messages and puts blocks in our way for our good.
Thus when we are moving in a certain direction we continue that direction.
Power of Torah
The Torah is black fire written on white fire.
It’s power can cause a person to go from continuing their momentum in following after the masses – to reaching their potential.
Momentum, however, can be a figment of our imagination.
We think – ecause we were a certain way yesterday, we are trapped to follow the same route today.
Just like fire can transform still water into boiling water – The fire of Torah has the power to purify a person, and super charge themselves to become a totally new and better individual daily.
Nullifying Negative Forces
In quality assurance techniques there is a tool called “Force Field Analysis.”
We have forces moving us in one direction and forces moving us in another direction.
For instance let’s look at the forces affecting a person who wishes to move to Israel.:
Positive Forces vs. Negative Forces
Great Desire to Live in the Holy Land ——-> | <---------------Lack of Job The Commandment to Live in Israel -----------> | <---------------Limited Personal Funds for Move Friends and Family that Live there ----------> | <---------------New Environment Desire to Be Among own people ---------------> | <---------------Have to Change Schools The Great time for the Kids------------------> | <---------------Children have to adapt to new friends The Beauty of the Land ----------------------> | <---------------Will leave family and friends
The Fire of happiness and of Torah, which go together, can burn the negative forces that stop a person from advancing. Believing in your tremendous potential and the greatness of the Torah can propel you to new heights daily.
How?
Either – Start with one step that may feel a little uncomfortable that you know is right in your heart and proceed onward. (Obviously assure yourself that the path is good to begin with)
Or Just Jump full force into a new routine and deal with the negative forces later. (Obviously use prudence)
Belief in G-d and in yourself will help you to transform yourself to the person you ultimately want to be and achieve the goals you wish to achieve..
People who go out of their comfort zone are usually more success than others.
You can do it.