Hayom Yom 26 Cheshvan - Recognize your true essential nature of shortcomings and virtues

הַדֶּרֶךְ הָאֲמִתִּי הוּאThe true path שֶׁצְּרִיכִים לָדַעַת מַהוּת עַצְמוֹdemands that one recognize his essential nature, בְּהַכָּרָה אֲמִתִּיתwith a genuine acknowledgment בְּחֶסְרוֹנוֹת עַצְמוֹof one’s shortcomings וּבְמַעֲלוֹת עַצְמוֹand virtues. וְכַאֲשֶׁר יוֹדְעִים אֶת הַחֶסְרוֹנוֹתAnd when one is aware of his shortcomings, לְתַקְּנָם בַּעֲבוֹדָה בְּפוֹעַלhe should correct them with actual work, וְלֹא לָצֵאת יְדֵי חוֹבָתוֹ בַּאֲנָחוֹת בִּלְבַדand not discharge his obligation by merely sighing.Text and Translation courtesy of Sichos in EnglishFor questions and follow-up: [email protected]