A person may have excellent skills to do something rather simple on his own, while at the same time having the ability to perform even greater feats but needing the assistance of the others to accomplish them. You should know that the person's true beauty is revealed by those things that he can do alone. That is his lot before his Creator.
An example would be someone who is able to study Mishnah on his own, but finds it difficult to truly comprehend Gemara unless he is teaching it. He can then really bring to bear his full understanding of the material. It is clear that "his Torah" is Mishnah and his Gemara teaching is a way to actualize abilities that he can't actualize on his own. If he would then concentrate on Gemara study he may accomplish great things, but he is ignoring that which is intimately his. It may not bring him the most fame amongst people, but it is what really connects him to Hashem.
With all his amazing insights into the Gemara, which he doesn't see in his more simplistic study of Mishnah, he knows that his connection is superficial and he is not really connecting to Hashem through his study. The result is that after time he will be less inclined to prepare, as it is not something touching his essence, but something he just does. The class is lacking and he is lacking.
There is a strong possibility that if he would consult with someone for advice as to whether or not to continue the class he would be advised to continue teaching it as it is bringing out all of his deep insights. But that is because the issue is being asked and responded to quickly without either party really delving into the person's true nature. A superficial question and discussion produce a superficial decision. Only someone who knows him well and takes the time to really understand the issue can advise him on what to do to open himself up to Hashem. In the short-term it may be a longer discussion, but in the long-term it will save him much heartache and confusion.
That which is simplest and easiest to a person is his path to Hashem and he an't escape it. When he tries to exchange it for something else, he will quickly discover his lack of success.
An example would be someone who is able to study Mishnah on his own, but finds it difficult to truly comprehend Gemara unless he is teaching it. He can then really bring to bear his full understanding of the material. It is clear that "his Torah" is Mishnah and his Gemara teaching is a way to actualize abilities that he can't actualize on his own. If he would then concentrate on Gemara study he may accomplish great things, but he is ignoring that which is intimately his. It may not bring him the most fame amongst people, but it is what really connects him to Hashem.
With all his amazing insights into the Gemara, which he doesn't see in his more simplistic study of Mishnah, he knows that his connection is superficial and he is not really connecting to Hashem through his study. The result is that after time he will be less inclined to prepare, as it is not something touching his essence, but something he just does. The class is lacking and he is lacking.
There is a strong possibility that if he would consult with someone for advice as to whether or not to continue the class he would be advised to continue teaching it as it is bringing out all of his deep insights. But that is because the issue is being asked and responded to quickly without either party really delving into the person's true nature. A superficial question and discussion produce a superficial decision. Only someone who knows him well and takes the time to really understand the issue can advise him on what to do to open himself up to Hashem. In the short-term it may be a longer discussion, but in the long-term it will save him much heartache and confusion.
That which is simplest and easiest to a person is his path to Hashem and he an't escape it. When he tries to exchange it for something else, he will quickly discover his lack of success.
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