Bennyh wrote on 24 Dec 2024 17:52:

דְּרָכֶ֥יהָ דַרְכֵי־נֹ֑עַם וְֽכׇל־נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ שָׁלֽוֹם

Shteit "adam l'amel yuled". A person is not here to have fun, they're here to work.
Doesn't say "adam l'suffer yuled".

I’m always down for a good game of semantics.

chosemyshem wrote on 23 Dec 2024 00:35:

I didn't make any mention of pain in what I wrote, though I can't say that  disagree with your כוח הנבואה, nor with what you read between the lines. 

While it's nice to philosophize and ponder the meaning of life, it remains in the realm of theological debate. I'm definitely rooting for all those that manage to utilize תורה ומצוות for the purpose of יישוב הדעת and live with the words of the Mesilas Yesharim.

What I wrote is from life experience, and there's no way to to debate reality.

It's been a while since I've posted about meeting some of our dear Yedidim on GYE:

They met on a frigid morning embracing tightly as though they've been close friends for decades;
His piercing eyes and warm smile conveying so much more any eloquent words could.
With tremendous Siyatta Dishmaya, we've together grown so much and reached deep levels of understanding.
The precious minutes passed as though in an instant - the deep bond and love felt.
That meeting cemented the bond unique to GYE brothers.....

Siyatta, you're an inspiration!! Your persistence, kindness, and drive to grow leaves me feeling so fortunate to have gotten to know you....

With overflowing brotherly love,
Muttel