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Be Lazy(In the Right Context)
Be Lazy(In the Right Context)
Mar 10, 2026
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In serving Hashem, we must learn to harness every character trait, even those that seem negative, like laziness. While we usually strive for alacrity, it is sometimes a virtue to be "lazy" toward physical desires or inappropriate acts (Chovos HaLevavos, Shaar Avodas HaElohim). At a deeper level, true *zrizus* (swiftness) is not acting without thought, which is merely recklessness (*behala*); rather, it is pausing to clarify the truth and then acting immediately once the right path is clear (Tehillim 119:60). This is the essence of *matzah*, which represents the pure, initial desire to do Hashem’s will before the "ego" of the *chametz* has time to rise and complicate our intentions. By acting swiftly on our pure inspirations, we connect to the life-force of the mitzvah and avoid the distractions of the *yetzer hara*. Ultimately, if a Jew shows a sincere desire to reach the "Holy City" of closeness to Hashem, the Almighty in His mercy will provide the help needed to complete the journey (Chovos HaLevavos, ibid.). AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information.)