The Secret of Unlocking Our Hearts
When Moshe Rabenu was a prince in Egypt, he did something puzzling. Amazingly, he left the luxury accommodations of the Egyptian royal palace and went to the slave pits where his brethren worked. Why would he do that? His nobel purpose was to see and feel their burdens firsthand. Seeing the suffering of his brethren, moved his heart to feel new levels of compassion. He felt so much mercy for them, that he even went down into the fields and helped his friends carry their loads! Lesson: We all would like to know the secret of unlocking our hearts to feel compassion for others. Moshe shows us the way. The more we observe the challenges and struggles of our friends, the more we will empathize with them and be inspired to help and comfort them. Visualization: Envision Moshe looking at the suffering of his brethren. See the expression of compassion on his countenance. See tears of empathy flow from the corner of his eyes. Now transfer this image to your heart. Visit or think about a friend who is going through a difficult period in his life. Try to sensitize your heart to feel compassion for him and do something to lighten his load. (Based on the commentary of Rashi to the Torah)
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