(one of Maimonides's 13 principles of faith)
that "G-d reveals Himself to man." Although
full blown prophecy remains beyond regular
people, this principle also includes the idea that
each of us can understand something of G-d and
His ways, know His will and comprehend something
of His wisdom. Generally, our perception of G-dliness
is strictly proportional to our efforts to study His
ways and to emulate them in good deeds. Sometimes,
however, we are given moments of clarity and inspiration
from above to help spur us on our way. Our job is to
immediately take these flashes of inspiration and
bring them to action, or else they disappear like
a passing dream. If, instead, we take action,
the inspiration becomes a seed that takes root in
our deeds and blossoms into a fruit bearing tree.
Hope this helps!
Your Rabbi Son
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