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Setting aside the issue of whether such people have an unrealistic perspective, I would like to introduce a new version of that phrase: viewing the world through \u2018Jew-tinted spectacles\u2019 (J-TS). These are not a technological innovation akin to the much-maligned Google Glass or, indeed, a downbeat counterpoint to the aforementioned rose-tinted goggles, whereby the wearer sees persecution around every corner. Rather, as is evident in this chapter, they are an attitude, a state of mind, a way of viewing the world, which can potentially raise mundane life issues to holiness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, as I was sitting opposite a bat mitzvah student who was struggling to understand the big picture of Judaism, I explained about the J-TS. The idea immediately clarified for her one of the central and most beautiful contributions of our holy heritage. You see that hair on your face? It has spiritual implications. That fruit tree over there? Not just a normal tree, at least potentially. The elderly dude who just clambered on to your city bus? A walking, talking opportunity for elevating this very moment to holiness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the downside? Well, confronted with the manifold, intricate, second-by-second prospects for spiritual living espoused in this chapter and Jewish living in general, one might feel a little bit overwhelmed. \u201cReally? Every moment is a chance to plug into the divine flow of holiness and mimic the celestial wearer of J-TS?\u201d Sounds like a lot of work. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. Even during what, on the face of it, might be the most inconsequential day of your week, month, or year, there is a possible spark of holiness which you can ignite by referring back to the various Levitical nuggets which power our spiritual inheritance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on, wander over to the fitting room, stand in front of the mirror, and try this pair on for size! <\/span><\/p>\n","image":{"ID":95006,"id":95006,"title":"job29-rose colored glasses","filename":"job29-rose-colored-glasses.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/job29-rose-colored-glasses.jpg","link":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/rosy-retrospection-and-romanticized-memories\/job29-rose-colored-glasses\/","alt":"","author":"7","description":"","caption":"","name":"job29-rose-colored-glasses","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":95005,"date":"2021-07-03 20:22:16","modified":"2022-07-06 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