Have you ever felt like you’re just pretending to have it together? Like you somehow fooled everyone into thinking you’re capable, when deep down you’re not sure you deserve the job, the title, or even the compliment? That’s imposter syndrome, and it’s more common than most of us admit. It’s easy to say, “Who am I to take this on?” or “I’m not ready.” But the truth is, waiting until we feel “ready” usually means never starting. Real growth doesn’t happen after perfection, it happens in the middle of the mess, when we show up anyway. Take Abraham, our ancestor. In this week’s Torah portion, G-d appears to him. The reason for this special visit from G-d was that at age 99, after a lifetime of teaching, guiding, and inspiring others, Abraham was told that there’s still more to do: to circumcise himself. You’d think he’d earned the right to retire. But Abraham didn’t argue or retreat; and he certainly didn’t point to his past achievements and say that he had already accomplished everything there is to accomplish. Instead, he embraced it, understanding that no matter how much good we’ve done, there’s always room to grow. Abraham’s greatness was that he kept going despite knowing that there will always be more to do. He didn’t let his seeming imperfections or self-doubts stop him from doing what needed to be done. He knew that good today is better than perfect someday. And when G-d told him that there was more that needed to be done, he was ready. We’re his descendants. His strength is in us too. So don’t wait until you feel flawless or confident to step up. Do what’s in front of you today; and then tomorrow, aim to do it even better. That’s how G-d “visits” our lives; not when we’re perfect, but when we keep moving forward. Shabbat shalom, |
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