Seeing and Being Seen
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Chazal teach that yirah and re'eiya share the same letters and therefore share a common meaning. Yirah implies reverance of Hashem which indicates true sight, a clear vision of reality; seeing life as if, with G-dly vision.
Yirah means we understand that all that we do is seen and there is a reward and chas v'Shalom consequence to all that we do. Therefore yirah motivates a person to discipline and restrain his desires; hence the passuk "Reishis Chochmah Yirat Hashem". A wise person first has yirat Shamayim and knows there is an eye that sees and ear that hears and everything is recorded and beckons judgment.
Upon first look this may appear as a dreadful way of living, however upon closer look Heavenly fear actually leads to joy. Think of it – you know that you are constantly being watched and looked after and taken care of. That is the essence of joy, knowing you are never alone and whatever you do matters to the Supreme Authority of existence.
As our yirat Shamayim is fortified so too our ability to perceive Hashem's presence; as we will be able to see ourselves standing in front of Hashem always.
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