Counting the Omer and Waiting . . .
Right, Wrong
There's a right way to wait, and a wrong way to wait. To wait
in the right way, adds to our power, to our determination,
and to our ultimate success. To wait in the wrong way short-
circuits the system, and burns it.
We have to wait. We have to wait for the right moment, and
before this right moment can come, we have to be ready. There
are thoughts we need to think. There are attitudes we need to
adopt. There are mindsets we must make ours. We need to
improve our character, round out our qualities. We need to
cook — as a pot must cook — without drying out,
without burning, on a steady fire, that doesn't die.
Then we may be ready, and enjoy all that we want.
How Long?
How long must we wait? We can't see it. We can't know. This
however, is part of the challenge. In the face of the
uncertainty, we are certain — we are strong. Despite
the doubt, the craziness that it takes to hang in, hang on,
wait some more, and then some more, we persevere. And in this
waiting — in this trust and strength — in this
crazy perseverance — and because of it — we will
win.
"How can I know that what you say is true?"
We can't know. We must trust. We must just wait. Only then
will we see.
