Work for Peace

"Most of the Taliban in my area are young men who need jobs. We just need to make them busy. If we give them work, we can weaken the Taliban." Hajji Fazul Rahim an Afghan tribal leader.

In most ancient languages the word for work is synonymous with one’s spiritual purpose; in Hebrew the word Avodah/Work is derived from the word Aved/Slave–one must be a slave to their higher calling. The Rambam compiler of Jewish law a millennium ago advised the person to find a job they like and are good at, do it for a long time to become wise.

Most peoples of the earth prefer to have a simple job so they can be devoted to their families–a thing no amount of money can buy. Service to God is also one of Avoda/Work; the commandment to learn the Torah is about effort not about understanding. The scope of our brains is very limited, but the passion of our effort reaches from our inner essence.

It is known in the Cabala that our effort extends to the OreAinSof/LightWithoutEnd to bring in new light in the form of new souls to help guide the world. Every part of creation has the intrinsic desire to return to the light through selfless service.

As Bob says, Ya gota Serve Someone.