Sukkot, Emunah & Cherophobia: Solving the Fear of Happiness

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October 07 2020
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Sukkot's the climax of agricultural success, but also brings with it the anxiety & nervousness regarding the upcoming season. The Sukkah represents the clouds which precede the rainy season, & are the time when God judges us regarding rain. Cherophobia is a common problem where happiness & accomplishment are accompanied by fear: After I've achieved my goals, there's a feeling of emptiness- What do I do now?!". Also, we ask like Kohelet, "Why am I still not happy?!". There's also the fear that I may lose or someone will take away what I've achieved. Also the fear "what if people reveal that I'm really not so talented?". Sukkot are "The Shade of Emuna", that only God has absolute success, & only He can provide security regarding past & future

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    Learning on the Marcos and Adina Katz YUTorah site is sponsored today by Larry Adler & Joan Presby in honor of Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom's YUTorah shiurim and by Benjy Owen in memory of Sam Owen, Shemuel Reuven ben Yehudit Rachel and by Fran & Jerry Weinberg l'ilui nishmot Yaakov Yosef ben Moshe Ahron and Sheindel Perel bat Moshe