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Bilaam was not surprised in the least when his donkey began speaking to
him. How could he maintain his equanimity at such an occurrence?
Moshe Rabbeinu, l’havdil, conducted a conversation with the sea when
it refused to split. Moshe was not surprised by the sea speaking; he
was used to miracles. Bilaam, on the other hand, was not accustomed
to animals speaking with him. How, then, was he not shocked when
this occurred?
Only a person who lives with the constant awareness that there is a Creator
can be enthusiastic over miracles, regardless of their frequency. But one
who does not believe does not have the necessary tools to take note of
even a miracle as great as a talking donkey.
There are many who quickly forget what they learned even though they
had been very involved in it. This is because although they seemed to be
engrossed in their study, they harbored a tiny portion of Bilaam’s apathy.
It is the mission of every ben Torah to eradicate any form of indifference
from his heart.

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