People Don’t Hold Your Future
A person's benefit and harm are not in human control, but in the Creator's hand alone.
Chovot Halevavot – Shaar Habitachon
Keep Their Power in Perspective
A boss can make a decision that affects you. A doctor can give an opinion that changes your next step. Someone can say no, walk away, or make life harder. Rabbeinu Bachya still tells us not to give people independent control in our minds. They live inside Hashem’s world too. Take them seriously when you need to. Just do not turn them into the owner of your future.
Reflection
Who have I been treating like they hold too much power over my future?
Today’s Avodah
Before your next interaction with that person, say, “They can affect this. Hashem is still in charge of my life.”
Carry today’s avodah with you and return tomorrow.
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