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Ki Teitzei (Shabbat - Sat. 2nd September – 11th Ellul) - Laibl's Weekly Parsha Video

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Life Is a Journey – But Bring Your Compass 

Ki Teitzei (Shabbat - Sat. 2nd September – 11th Ellul) - Laibl's Weekly Parsha Video

SUMMARY
Life is a journey.  And to navigate it successfully one needs a compass – the compass of ego-abnegation. Otherwise the ego hides the truth of our life’s path. The battle with our ego is unremitting and constant, but success will lead to a destination of happiness.

Notes:
•I recall a teaching from one of my teachers about the Shema a Torah quote and prayer that most Jews are familiar with. It says Beshivtecha Beveitecha (when you reside in your home), Belechtecha Baderech (when you are en route to a destination), Uveshochbecha (when you retire for the night), and Uvekumecha (when you rise again in the morning). 
•My teacher explained the deeper Hassidic understanding of these phrases: ‘residing in your home’ – when your Neshama is still in heaven; ‘en route’ – the sojourns of the soul in this world’s lifetime; ‘when retiring’ – when we die; and when ‘we arise’ – when we are reincarnated.
•Life is a journey and this week’s Parsha hints at that, and gives us teachings in the opening words Ki Teitzei – when we embark on any mission - in this instance the Torah refers a mission of war and battle. 
•The war and battle we are constantly involved with is the battle against our inner ego, our lower-order self, our Nefesh Behamis. Our life’s journey requires us to be constantly vigilant – mindful, that this battle is unremitting and needs to be won. 
•Practicing Bittul haYesh, ego abnegation, is the foremost training that a Jew must commit to. To train a pathway for compassion and empathy, you must not focus on self and personal desires. 
•Step out on your journey and fight the good fight.

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