Aryeh Lazar

Cute Story: Why are little fish always so self-confident about what is in front of them?

A little fish swims around in the ocean feeling self-confident about the dangers
in front of him.

Little fish have no eyelids.
Their eyes are always open.

He believes that even if the big fish comes and
wants to eat him for dinner,
he will maneuver and escape from the hungry big fish.

He believes in his skills and abilities.

But in the back, where he cannot see he must have
Bitatchon (trust in G-d) to protect him.

So what happens to this little fish?

Big fish do not eat the little fish from the back.
They eat them for the front.

Why?

In the front the little fish relies on his ability.

He does not depend on HaShem there and
does not have Siyata d’Shamaya (Heavenly assistance).

But in the back where he has Bitachon,
the little fish is saved.

In the same way if you believe only in yourself,
you will be eaten like a little fish.

But when you rely on HaShem you feel safe and secure.

When you trust HaShem, kindness surrounds you (Psalms 32: 10).

This is Bitachon.

Note: A Jew with Bitachon relies only on HaShem for health,
finances and relationships.

He has Menuchas Hanefesh (calmness of soul).

He does not worry!

Are you like a little fish from the front who relies only on his abilities and
gets eaten?

Or

Are you like a little fish from the back who relies on HaShem and feels
safe and secure?

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About the Author
Rabbi Aryeh Lazar's and Rabbi Peretz Davidson's writings explore Torah wisdom promoting emotional well-being, inner calm, and spiritual growth They are the authors of The Jewish Guide to Coping with Anxiety, Volume 1.
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