Our Generations Biggest Mistake

It's one of the great tragic mistakes of our generation. The Lubavitcher Rebbe once shared that one of the greatest emotional impediments of our generation is that people do not believe in their ability to be able to become vessels and dwelling places for God's infinite love and presence. The Torah says, God says, "Build me a sanctuary because I want to dwell inside of you, inside each and every single heart." But the Rebbe said so many people say, "Eh, he can't mean me. My heart is too filthy." Of course we make mistakes. Of course we want to make amends. Of course I need to ask forgiveness. Of course I need to learn from my past dysfunctional behaviors and not repeat them again. Of course, that's what repentance is about. But do not disqualify yourself completely. The belief system that internally I am simply damaged and I am not capable of being a channel for God in his full glory and light is one of the greatest mistakes in life.