How to See the Uniqueness in Every Family Member
In preparation for the confrontation with Esav, Yaacov separated his family into two camps. At that moment, Yaacov acknowledged HaShem's great kindness, "I crossed over the Jordan River with a mere stick and now I am blessed with two camps." Didn't he realize before he separated his family, that HaShem had blessed him with a very large family? Rather, the Torah reveals that it is human nature to perceive our family as a collective unit. However, upon separating his family, Yaacov attained greater clarity and appreciation of each individual's worth.
Lesson: The value of a family is found both in the synergy of the whole group, as well as, the unique worthiness of each individual soul.
Visualization: Envision Yaacov separating his twelve children, two wives, and two concubines into two groups. The two smaller groups open his mind to see the distinct value of each family member. He sees each son, Reuven, Yehudah, Levi, etc. in a new light. See him attain a new level of appreciation for his family. Both collectively, as a whole, as well as, recognizing each individual as an outstanding and unique person.
