« This is the aspect of the tzitzit: they spiritually repair the fear [of Heaven] within the heart. » (Likutey Halakhot, Rabbi Nathan of Breslov)
Rabbi Nathan writes something powerful here: tzitzit are not just a visible sign — they repair the reverence within the heart. This reminds us of a fundamental truth: every mitzvah, even the most outwardly simple, contains a hidden depth meant to nourish and refine the soul.
We see only the external act: putting on a garment, saying a blessing, giving a coin. But behind each gesture lies a kind of spiritual craftsmanship. Tzitzit, for instance, awaken within us yir’at shamayim — a reverent awareness that God is present, watching, and near.
Each mitzvah is a key. A key to open something within our heart, our consciousness, our connection to Hashem. Even if we don’t always feel its effect, something is happening — something is being built, repaired, and elevated, quietly but surely.
