Fundamentals I need in our relationship #1 You have to know me

In honor of the beautiful healing of Yitchak Simcha Aaron Ben Basya Bluma, biezras Harofei Cholim.

In the same way it is the most appreciated and necessary for a son to recognize and know his mother and a mother to recognize and know her son no matter what ; I need to know You Hashem always recognize me, and I recognize You .

Atah Chonein L'adam Daas...

I need this gift from YOU and when I have it as Daas and my self awareness, internalized then I can relate to the world.

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