The Mishnah teaches that whoever did not see the joy of Simchas Beis Hashoeva never saw joy in his life (Sukkah 51a; Mishnah Sukkah 5:1). This celebration accompanied drawing water for the water libation in the Beis Hamikdash.
For me, the inspiration is the simplicity of serving God with joy, even in the little things. Something as simple as carrying a bucket of water in the service of God is worthy of tremendous joy. It is His will. How much more so the things whose depth and meaning are obvious.
Take a moment to appreciate the little things. Whatever we are doing, as long as it is God’s will, we have an opportunity to serve Him. We can become sensitive to these small opportunities and appreciations in every movement of our lives—even something as simple as carrying a bucket of water. Let that awareness bring joy to the act itself.
Source: Sukkah 51a; The Drawing of the Water, Chabad.org. The meditation is my personal application of this inspiration.
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The Mishnah teaches that whoever did not see the joy of Simchas Beis Hashoeva never saw joy in his life (Sukkah 51a; Mishnah Sukkah 5:1). This celebration accompanied drawing water for the water libation in the Beis Hamikdash.
For me, the inspiration is the simplicity of serving God with joy, even in the little things. Something as simple as carrying a bucket of water in the service of God is worthy of tremendous joy. It is His will. How much more so the things whose depth and meaning are obvious.
Take a moment to appreciate the little things. Whatever we are doing, as long as it is God’s will, we have an opportunity to serve Him. We can become sensitive to these small opportunities and appreciations in every movement of our lives—even something as simple as carrying a bucket of water. Let that awareness bring joy to the act itself.
Source: Sukkah 51a; The Drawing of the Water, Chabad.org. The meditation is my personal application of this inspiration.
For availability and print options, please inquire.