The Secret of Shalom Bayis
The Talmud relates that in Ma'aros Machpelah, "Avraham is resting in Sarah's arms and Sarah is gazing at Abraham's head." Avraham recognized that since his primary task was Torah study, he was somewhat lacking in kindness. Therefore, "he was resting in Sara's arms" -- relying on her kindness for his completeness. And Sarah recognized that since her primary task was kindness, she was somewhat lacking in Torah. Therefore, "she was gazing at his head -- relying on his Torah for her completeness.
Lesson: Our spouse enriches us in ways that no one else can and compensates for our inadequacies so that we attain spiritual wholeness.
App: Stay focused on the benefits, balance, and improvements that your spouse brings to your life -- and attain a harmonious and joyous relationship.
(Based on Bava Basra 58a)
L'luye Nishamos Rav Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Dedicated to Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta for Refuah Sheleimah
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