The Hidden Aspect of Kindness
"You shall surely give to the poor man and in return HaShem will bless you in all of your deeds and in all of your endeavors" (Devarim 15:10). The verse tells us that HaShem blesses a person who gives charity. In light of this we learn that the poor man is the impetus of the blessing that is awakened for the giver! Without the recipient accepting the kindness, the blessing would not be initiated for the benefactor.
Lesson: The Torah reveals that in all giving there is a hidden reversal of roles. Since, HaShem blesses the wealthy man for helping the poor man, the kindness may be attributed even more to the receiver than the giver.
Visualization: When you help another person, envision that it is really he who is helping you. Reflect on the Midrash: "More than the wealthy man helps the poor, the poor person helps the wealthy man." (Based on Ohr RaShav of the Alter of Kelm)
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