Just A Second - The Chazon Ish on Teshuvah
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The Chazon Ish imparts a powerful lesson— that the actual weight of Teshuvah isn't in its duration but in the depth and sincerity of each moment of introspection. This episode will inspire you to see Teshuavh not as an elusive goal but as an attainable practice that merely requires will and effort. Listen in as we unravel how every second of honest Teshuvah can be a treasured experience, independent of what the future brings. As we approach Rosh Hashanah, let's delve into this impactful narrative together and sincerely commit to our journey of Teshuvah.
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0:01 The following story changed my entire outlook on the holy month of Elul and the outlook on Chuvah, and it is my sincere hope that it will do the same for you. And with just around a week left until the holy day of Rosh Hashanah, what better time to tell these stories and get down to business and get real about our Chuvah efforts? So the gentleman entered into the office of the Holy Chazoin Ish and poured out his heart, telling the Chazinish what's the point of Chuvah this year? See, every year I put in the effort and I see some success.
0:45 I get serious about my davening and my learning. I take on a couple extra minutes. My prayers are great and concentrating, but it never endures. Just a couple days after Yom Kippur I've already forgotten my commitments. My Kabbalah son by Hanukkah Forget about it. So why should I venture into the intense world of Elul and Chuvah if it's not going to endure? So what's the point? And listen to the Chazoinish's answer. Looked at the man. I said forget it, got it all wrong. You must not understand what even one second of Chuvah and my Semptoim is worth.
1:29 You must not know how precious and how Yaphushal Achaspet Chuvah and my Semptoim is in the eyes of Akhadash Baruchu. It matters not about the Chuvah you're doing now, if it even endures, forget about it. Better if it endures. But one second. You want to discredit and discount that because you know, maybe it won't last when we understand and we get that real knowledge of Ki Amit Vahazoyz Asher Anoykhim Itzavchah Yom Laini Flacey. It ain't far away, it ain't across the oceans or in the sky.
2:12 It's practical, you can do it, you just put in the effort. And will it last, will it persist? Eh, who knows. But now, anoyah Shaveim Asai, we do it now and that second of Chuvah and my Semptoim can never be taken away from you.