Sukkot Reminder

Batya at Shilo Musings reminds us:

... please remember that the main mitzvah of this holiday is "simcha," be happy. We must learn how to control our joy and sadness.

Having grown up a Protestant, I must say that the Jewish notion of asserting one's Will over your appetites, and yes, control over your emotions, is one of the most thrilling ideas I have ever come across. It's one of the reasons I love Jewish life... even though I don't always live it as well as I might.

Speaking of which, see also Lazer's Laundry Beams :)

Chag Sameach, everyone.

Comments

[muse]

Thanks for the link. In a sense all of Judaism is based on control. Everything is encouraged and permitted at certain times, certain conditions. No other religion has anything like it.