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Welcome, dear friends and listeners. We are exploring a wonderful piece of wisdom from the Rambam today. In the Mishneh Torah, Laws of Repentance, chapter 2, law 1, Rambam teaches us that when a person repents from his sin, confesses and leaves it behind, he must view himself as if he has become a completely new person. Let's delve into this a little bit.
What Rambam is essentially saying is that repentance is not just about saying sorry for our wrongdoings. It's about transforming ourselves. It's about becoming a completely new person, someone who would not even think about committing the same sin. It's about changing our mindset, our habits, our attitudes, and our actions.
In our everyday life, we often make mistakes. We say things we shouldn't say. We do things we shouldn't do. But the Rambam is teaching us that we should not be held hostage by our past. We should not allow our past mistakes to define our present or our future. Instead, we should learn from our mistakes, make amends, and strive to become a better person.
This is a very empowering message. It gives us hope. It tells us that it's never too late to change. It tells us that we have the ability to redefine ourselves, to start afresh, to become a completely new person.
So, the next time you make a mistake, don't just say sorry. Reflect on your actions. Learn your lessons. Make amends. And strive to become a better person. Remember the Rambam's message: Repentance is about transformation. It's about becoming a completely new person.
That's all for today's podcast. I hope you found it inspiring and insightful. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff. Stay tuned for more lessons from our sacred texts.