Goose-Stepping III: Why I Posted The Mistaken Version
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You can read both versions of the Goose-stepping story: Goose-Stepping I: The MIstaken Version & Goose-Steppping II: The Correct Version on the blog. You may wonder why I posted both, or why I posted the mistaken version at all, or, to make things confusing, if I prefer the Mistaken Version, why did I post the correct version?
I originally posted what ended up being called the “Mistaken Version” two weeks ago. My very dear friend, who shared the story with me, immediately called me to tell me that I got the story all wrong, and to please take it off the blog. I did as he asked, but could not stop wondering how I so misconstrued a story. I basically heard the opposite of what was being said!
If my mind can so twist a story, how do I know that I can accurately quote stories or thoughts I have heard from others? I guess my mind took the story as I was listening and began to apply it, which prevented me from listening carefully. I ended up getting it all wrong.
So, what am I going to do to make sure that I hear what the Shofar is saying to me rather than what I expect or want to hear? I have been posting Sound Bites on the Shofar since Rosh Chodesh Elul. I already have all sorts of ideas about the Shofar’s message. But I want to hear what it actually says, not what I expect it to hear!
I publicly commit myself to spend the time between now and Rosh Hashana listening with great care. I will stress listening over speaking. I will also pray between now and then that God grant me the gift of being able to hear the Shofar, as my Uncle Noach zt”l would say: with my ears, not my brain!
I am open to your ideas. Please. And to my incredibly reliable friend: Thanks for the story, the corrected version, and the Tochacha. You have again proven your reliability and integrity. I love you.
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Learn & discover the Divine prophecies with Rabbi Simcha Weinberg from the holy Torah, Jewish Law, Mysticism, Kabbalah and Jewish Prophecies. The Foundation Stone is the ultimate resource for Jews, Judaism, Jewish Education, Jewish Spirituality & the holy Torah.
I originally posted what ended up being called the “Mistaken Version” two weeks ago. My very dear friend, who shared the story with me, immediately called me to tell me that I got the story all wrong, and to please take it off the blog. I did as he asked, but could not stop wondering how I so misconstrued a story. I basically heard the opposite of what was being said!
If my mind can so twist a story, how do I know that I can accurately quote stories or thoughts I have heard from others? I guess my mind took the story as I was listening and began to apply it, which prevented me from listening carefully. I ended up getting it all wrong.
So, what am I going to do to make sure that I hear what the Shofar is saying to me rather than what I expect or want to hear? I have been posting Sound Bites on the Shofar since Rosh Chodesh Elul. I already have all sorts of ideas about the Shofar’s message. But I want to hear what it actually says, not what I expect it to hear!
I publicly commit myself to spend the time between now and Rosh Hashana listening with great care. I will stress listening over speaking. I will also pray between now and then that God grant me the gift of being able to hear the Shofar, as my Uncle Noach zt”l would say: with my ears, not my brain!
I am open to your ideas. Please. And to my incredibly reliable friend: Thanks for the story, the corrected version, and the Tochacha. You have again proven your reliability and integrity. I love you.
Author Info:
Learn & discover the Divine prophecies with Rabbi Simcha Weinberg from the holy Torah, Jewish Law, Mysticism, Kabbalah and Jewish Prophecies. The Foundation Stone is the ultimate resource for Jews, Judaism, Jewish Education, Jewish Spirituality & the holy Torah.
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