As we frenetically aim to remove every small crust before Passover,
I humbly suggest we not neglect to clean the crumbs from our souls. During Passover,
we eliminate all inflated dough, and eat matzoh, the bread of humility. Just as
we remove actual chametz, we can likewise rid ourselves of all vestiges of
metaphysical leaven like a super-inflated ego, an overblown sense of
self, or a false sense of pride.
In our hurried race through life, our inner selves can get overlooked and begin to require maintenance.
Grab a feather duster, broom, or mop, and shake up that thick layer of dust
lurking within you. When the dust settles and you can finally see what has
been hiding, the clean up can start. The inner being is like an attic or
storage cellar, and will quickly become cluttered if not systematically
organized.
Spread before you
all of your accumulated opinions, thoughts, and feelings, and assess them
carefully. If you find something resembling chametz, like an unfavorable attitude,
a grudge, or negativity, now is a good time to get rid of it. Our hearts, brains,
and souls, are precious commodities and it would be a shame to occupy them with
anything unconstructive. You will soon notice that the less negativity you
retain, the more room you have for joyful experiences, and positive thoughts.
After all the chametz is removed, neatly arrange the things you plan
to keep, and scan for anything you may have missed. Sweep your soul one last time,
and perhaps make a more effective storage plan for the future. Congratulations!
You are done. Enjoy the wonderful benefits of a chametz-free being, and a meaningful
Passover.
