In the last two weeks, I have been watching something truly amazing. Shortly before his first birthday, my baby began standing independently. He took one, then two, then four steps. We clapped for seven, cheered for ten, and marveled at fifteen.
No one made fun that he fell after two steps, or that he could not make it all the way across the room. No one expected him to fetch slippers or bring in the mail or walk up the stairs. We all just smiled and enjoyed watching his learning process. No one was disturbed that he hadn’t yet reached the end goal. His improvement, however slight, was enough to elicit oohs and aahs from us all.
Learning to trust in God is a process. It is something we practice in baby steps; one stride today, one more tomorrow. Focus on the growth, pick yourself up when you fall down, and before you know it, you’ll be running!
Here are some Bitachon baby steps you can take today:
- Don’t get angry over something trivial (like a messy spill – this annoyance was Heaven-sent)
- If you already got angry, let go of your anger. (Here too, aim to recognize that the mishap or misdemeanor was Heaven-sent. Just because you missed the opportunity to exhibit Bitachon when it first happened does not mean you can't have a second chance!)
- Remind yourself that Hashem loves you (think of three things you are thankful for)
- Don’t worry, be happy (worry won’t help, trust that the outcome will ultimately be whatever Hashem has chosen for you)
- Think: “How can I grow from this situation?”. There is an opportunity for growth hidden in every challenge.
- Remember: Bitachon doesn't mean that the situation isn’t difficult. It means trusting that Hashem is running the show and that what He is doing is good for me, even if I don’t know why.
I’m sure you can add many more to this list! Just pick one that’s appropriate and do it!
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