Holy Janitors in the glow of Pesach

The energy of the last day of Pesach is all about the messianic era.  While the liberation from Egypt opened up the possibility of redemption, the ultimate will be manifest when Moshiach comes and all limitations will be removed.

All limitations stem from the fact that the facade of existence conceals on its true identity and purpose; the Divine Energy and the Divine Will.  When Moshiach comes the physical existence will be translucent and the presence of Hashem will shine forth.  

Nothing will change in terms of the true nature of existence or of Hashem’s presence in existence. What will change is our perception of it and our ability to see through the facade.

To achieve this we need to live higher, to live messianic, to live as if there is no concealment.  In truth, we strive for this every day by trying to live more in concert with our truest nature and with the true nature of those around us.

An example of this came up in our discussion around the Suedas Moshiach, the Moshiach feast that closes out the holiday.  

The conversation revolved around seeing our roles on this earth, even if they are the work of the janitor as part of the puzzle that brings about transformation.

While that is true and a positive way to look at one’s circumstances, it still embraces the facade.  It says that the facade is real and therefore if I need to be a janitor I might as well see it in a positive light.

Living messianic means to live on G-d’s terms.  Not that there is any shame in being a janitor but if I’m a prince or princess, then I ought to be doing the job of a prince.  

As the chasidic saying goes, if someone can be digging for diamonds and precious stones and instead is baking bread, notwithstanding that baking bread is vital, it is still considered sinful.

Living messianic is to live as if the world is already transparent and the light of Hashem shines through.

How are you living Messianic?  

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