Small tidbits and Sparks of wisdom

A person naturally assumes that what is distant is harder to see, and what is close should be obvious. That assumption holds in the physical world, but it breaks down when applied to how a person relates to Gd.
Gd is not hidden because He is far. He is overlooked because He is constantly present.
The human mind notices things that stand apart. When something has boundaries and contrast, it can be identified and understood. But when something is constant, without interruption, it fades into the background of awareness. A person lives with it, depends on it, and still does not notice it.
Air is a simple example. A person breathes without thinking. Only when something interferes does he suddenly become aware of it. The same is true for many basic realities—things so steady and reliable that they no longer register in the mind.
So it is with Gd.
A person expects to recognize Gd in unusual moments, in events that break routine. He looks outward, waiting for something that stands out. Meanwhile, the foundation of his life continues quietly. Every step, every breath, every moment of continuity depends on Gd. Because this never stops, it does not draw attention.
A man walking down the street assumes he will reach the next corner. He does not stop to consider what allows that to happen. His legs function, the ground supports him, nothing interrupts his path. These assumptions feel natural, but they are not self-generated. They reflect a constant reliance that goes unnoticed.
This is where a person becomes farsighted. He looks for meaning at a distance, while the most direct relationship is right in front of him.
The task is to adjust how one sees. Not by searching for something new, but by recognizing what is already there. The ordinary is not empty; it is sustained at every moment.
When a person begins to notice this, his actions may remain the same, but his awareness changes. What once passed without thought becomes something he recognizes. The routine of life no longer feels automatic.
Gd has not moved. The awareness of the person has.