A renowned nuclear physicist, and a Nobel Prize winner was walking with a companion along the seashore when he saw a beautiful crustacean. The scientist picked it up, examined it cautiously and then carefully put it back precisely where he found it. His companion asked him why he replaced it so exactly. The scientist replied, “Perhaps I have already tampered too much with the universe.” -Bernard Raskas
This is our task to leave as few footprints on this earth as possible. This is especially important now as we are witnessing dramatic changes due to our negligence.
What difference will I make with wasting water or not recycling or fighting for cleaner air? The same difference as this scientist with the shell at the shore.
This is what Shabbat is all about; not making changes to the earth. Letting it, and us, rest.
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