In this week’s Parasha “Beha’alotecha” (When you light up), says “And Aharon did so” (Bamidbar 8:3). Rashi comments:”this is to tell the praise of Aharon that he did not change.” The Sfas Emes explained that usually when a person starts something new, he feels very enthusiastic about what he is doing. He is excited about the good he is doing and feels very motivated. But sadly after some time passes this enthusiasm and motivation starts to go down. This was the praise to Aharon. Every time he lit the lamp in the Menorah he did with the same enthusiasm as the first time.
In our own lives this teaches us that after doing something constantly it can become boring, but we have to keep ourselves inspired and enthusiastic always. This is possible when we constantly meditate in the blessing and how grateful we are to have such an endeavor. Also by reminding ourselves how we used to feel when we started. The more enthusiastic one is the more motivated one will be to continue.
#good thought for Monday
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