Day 46 - Persistent Leadership

Hi,

The Sephirah of the Omer’s seventh week is Malchut. Malchut is Monarchy, the ability to influence others.

In addition, the Sephirah of the fourth day of each Omer week is Netzach. Netzach is on-going victory, triumphing over obstacles internal and external.

The combined Sephirah for Day 46 of the Omer is therefore Netzach sheb’Malchut, “persistent leadership”, suggesting an influence which is applied consistently.

The returns on leadership can be discouraging; how long can you play a tune solo, waiting for rest of the band to pick it up? Parents, teachers, rabbis, presidents and role models can tire of the task of setting a good example, or actively instructing. But the reality of education is that meaningful learning rarely occurs with a bolt of inspiration; people learn with repeated exposure, and the opportunity to think and discuss and emulate. A mentor needs to be prepared to lead patiently, over the long term.

Today’s Sephirah instructs us to apply the leadership of Malchut with the consistency of Netzach.

Have a great day,
Mordechai