Many times in our life we think of things and never end up acting upon them. In many cases we simply forget that we even had this thought. It is forgotten until it is remembered. At times we are reminded periodically of them but still procrastinate and don’t act upon it.

Let’s understand the concept we just described. In one word it is called “Forgetfulness.” But as we explained, the reason that forgetfulness has an effect is only due to our lack of action. So in truth, Forgetfulness is a result of a lack. It is a fact that becomes reality due to inaction.

If you want to remember something all the time, there needs to be action taken. Otherwise our good thoughts will fly away and possibly be forgotten forever. As we learn in the commentators of Mishlei 3:1, אם יום תעזבני יומיים אעזבך. We forget those good thoughts because we lack in action to make them happen. Because once these thoughts become reality they will be remembered forever.

Our true situation in life is that we wish for greatness all the time, but we lack the action. And our heart knows that it needs to do something great, but then it feels as though “I forgot to think such thoughts for a month!” And the only reason for this is because we allowed ourselves to forget by not putting it into action. The more action you put in, the more successful you’ll be. The more meaning you add to the action, the more and more you’ll remember to be better.

And that is truly the path of life. Some play sad, some play happy, but we all walk the path together. But on an overall picture, I see........

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