Netivot Olam I - Class 7

[Jenna1]

This class was very powerful on many levels.  I really connected with the idea of "seeing life through the prism of expectations vs. the prism of reality."  It's so easy to see lack and not focus on what we have.

I also really appreciated the idea that a person should never attack another's "essence".  That, if you're trying to help someone grow - you don't say anything that will make them feel that they are despicable.  I think it's so important to remember that in every relationship - friends, children, husband, parents.  Words are very powerfu.

But, as always, I also have a question - wouldn't a person who has the yetzer hara of chomer feel that they are despicable and have the yetzer hara of tzurah as well?  Or do they convince themselves that "it's all good".

Thank you again!
jenna