Lost Satellite Reception

For the most part, I enjoy driving and long rides. In fact, as long as there is nothing pressing (read: low gas, imminent Shkiah, etc.), I am even okay with an occasional missed exit or detour.

There is one thing, however, that I have a very hard time with, regardless of how patient I am feeling, or how enjoyable the ride is. I cannot handle losing satellite reception. 

It can happen while driving along an open highway, or crowded city street. Somehow I unintentionally drive out of the satellite's range. Without warning, the navigation app bleeps the dreaded tone, and in its gentle, yet unmistakably serious voice, it announces: "Lost satellite reception".

Panic sets in.

I just plain panic. Period. It doesn't matter if there are still thirty miles remaining till the next turn; I am still afraid. I need the constant security of knowing that I am on track, and that there is a power out there which I can turn to if I get lost.

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On a recent trip, I noted a comparison between driving out of range and losing reception in Avodas Hashem. And similar to a car ride, losing reception in Avodas Hashem is something that I cause by "driving out of range". 

Learning Torah, Davening, Farbrengens... all of these satellites inspire me and guide me in the right direction, while helping me avoid hazards, accidents, and closures along the way. Without them...

The problem is that when I lose reception in Avodas Hashem, the Yetzer Hara always tries to convince me that "I know this area", or "I know the way well enough from here on". In reality, though, without a healthy, full-bars connection to Hashem, I am on my own. Vulnerable to wrong exits, accidents, etc. R"L.

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Although always staying within range may be challenging, I must remember that if I stray, I must "panic"! And the sooner I reboot and reconnect, the sooner I will be back on track, continuing my journey in Avodas Hashem, safely and happily.

May we hear the long-awaited "You have reached your destination!", with the coming of Moshiach now!

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