What If the Walls Could Speak?
Every step matters, even the ones that feel like detours. This week’s parsha reveals the soul’s roadmap through the wilderness.
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In this week’s double portion, Mattot-Masei, the Torah recounts the forty-two journeys of the Jewish people in the wilderness. It may seem repetitive at first — do we really need a travel itinerary?
However, the Baal Shem Tov teaches that these journeys reflect the spiritual path of each soul throughout life. Every stop, even the difficult ones, has a purpose. Even when people stumbled, the detours held meaning.
It’s a reminder that:
You are where you’re meant to be.
The pause has a purpose.
The detours are not delays — they’re part of your mission.
Whether you're moving forward in life or feeling stuck, don't just ask, 'Why am I here?' Instead, ask, 'What purpose can I serve in this moment and place?'
Even the wilderness had a message. What will your surroundings say when you move on?
Spiritual Takeaway:
You don’t have to be in a “holy place” to live a holy life. It’s not about the GPS coordinates, it’s about what you do there.