Perspective- can make something seem like curse to one and a blessing to another.

 Perspective on our "low lying" times in life. 

Perspective on charity. 

Eikev has 3 meanings... and they all connect. The commands, their source and the empowerment to do what we must. The spiritual way we can ensure not to go downhill. 

The importance- no, the imperative need to educate. From a place of love. 

** a correction, in the episode it mentions snakes/ scorpions being hot/ cold blooded 

 Accidently ארסו was mistranslated  - its' venom as its blood 🤦🏻‍♀️
Snakes and serpents have hot *venum* when their venum goes into the body it inflames/ heats up the body the person feels burnt  
 and scorpions have cold *venum* ie their venum paralyzed the victim , making the body freeze, shut down.

Exploring the value of mitzvos, hunger and desires on a deeper level and the awe of Hashem, which our leaders help instill within us.

The power of light after dark. Davening. Connecting to something higher inorder to uplift. 

Tap in- we need to do something, make the effort, ask  and uncover the incredible strength we have inside of ourselves. 

This Parsha starts the 5th book of the Torah, where Moshe is speaking before he passes on. 

Remembering the leaving of Mount Sinai - a lesson to keep growing no matter how good we are. The instruction to move on to our land- the way we differ from other nations, chosen we can do it. 

The strength of the tribes of Gad and Reuven leading the Jews into war- BECAUSE of their self sacrifice. 

The fact that we are so blessed by the Unlimited Hashem and can accomplish so much more when we tap in. 

The journey called life. Traveling, 42 travels on a spiritual level. Stops and encampments are part of the process. Judges vs setting up cities of refuge... home vs work and our definition of success. 

Our inheritance, our work, our effort, our consistency and our gifts. Our land. 

Pinchas stands up to avenge the Name of Hashem. The timing ✔️  motive ✔️ and therefore it's a blessed act. 

Women approaching the leaders and challenging the status quo. The timing ✔️ motive  ✔️ and therefore it's a blessed thing. 

The story of Bilam trying to curse and ending up blessing the Jews. Lessons on recognizing our real power as a nation, "am Kelavi Yakum", our perception having an effect and seizing the day- doing what is needed when an opportunity arises.