Arukh HaShulchan Yomi
Arukh HaShulchan, Orach Chaim 336:29-35 · Beginner voice, Standard
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The Tree and the Smartphone: Finding Rest by Leaving the World Alone
Hook
Have you ever noticed how incredibly hard it is to leave things alone?
Think about your last walk through a park. You see a low-hanging leaf, and without even thinking, you pluck it. Or you see a smooth, sturdy branch, and your hands instantly reach out to swing from it. Maybe you walk past a beautiful garden and feel an overwhelming urge to clip a flower to bring inside. We live in a constant state of "doing," "fixing," and "using." We treat the physical world around us as a giant, interactive playground designed entirely for our utility, amusement, and control.
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