He taught them that the purpose of a man is to make his life holy--every aspect of his life: eating, drinking praying, sleeping. God is everywhere, he told them, and if it seems at times that He is hidden from us, it is only because we have not yet learned to seek Him correctly.
In Chaim Potok's "The Chosen," a key lesson imparted by a mentor is the importance of sanctifying every facet of life. The mentor emphasizes that an individual's mission is to infuse holiness into daily activities such as eating, drinking, praying, and sleeping. This holistic approach to life reflects the belief that God is omnipresent, even when it feels as if He is distant.
The message suggests that the perceived absence of...
