Chanukah is a time of giving thanks. Part of giving thanks is keeping quiet. If we really appreciate everything that Hashem gives us, we will understand that every thing that happens to us is for our good. Our ability to know how to use our mouth, and not to complain and speak improperly creates Kedusha. The power of silence is that it is a tool for building inner knowledge. There are no words to express the deepest ideas. By controlling our mouths we are opening ourselves up to inner knowledge. When we think that we can express anything we want, we are acting as though we have the ability to express anything and we lose our ability to use silence to understand deeper depths.
On Chanukah we can use silence as a tool for gaining spiritual insights. When we light the candles we are lighting a spark in our own soul. We can use this spiritual spark to see how much we have received from Hashem. The light of Chanukan is the light of clarity of being able to see all of the gifts that Hashem has given us.
Chanukah: Inner and Outer Connection
Teacher: Mrs. Shira Smiles
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