A person who pays attention to his surroundings
will ask why, in recent times, we have been using
disposable plastic items, all made from petroleum
products. The textile industry also uses a great deal
of plastic. The reason is that in these last times preceding
the Final Redemption, the Holy One, blessed
be He, wants to draw all the sparks of holiness that
have been dispersed throughout the world, even in
the most distant places, including sparks of holiness
hidden in oil wells. Hence G-d inspired the creation
of these disposable items created from petroleum
products, as well as all the other steps required in
their production.
Thus a Jew finds himself at home and recites the
shehakol blessing over a plastic cup or utensil, be it
for a Shabbat meal or any other meal, and he says
the blessing with the proper concentration. Through
such blessings, all these sparks of holiness are drawn
out and elevated to their rightful place. Even sparks
found in rocks and dispersed throughout the world
are elevated when marble or similar material is imported from various
countries and used in the construction of synagogues and houses of study.
Hence even these sparks are elevated. It is precisely now, just prior to
the Final Redemption, that the Holy One, blessed be He, is hastening to
liberate these sparks.
As a result, through the fulfillment of Torah and mitzvot, we draw
forth and redeem the sparks of holiness that are found among non
Jews. Hence we must strengthen ourselves in Torah and mitzvot, and
take upon ourselves the yoke of Torah with devotion and a sincere
love for Hashem. With every mitzvah that we accomplish, we must
make an effort to be focused and act solely for the sake of Heaven
and the glory of Hashem.
HT: Yaak
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