If God is invisible, maybe we should be too.

In an age of ubiquitous social media, do we do anything for its own sake? Can an experience be classified as memorable if there is no video to prove that it happened?

I once read something profound by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt"l. In truth, the Rebbe was a radical thinker and explicitly promoted the idea of radical thinking time and again. In this case, the Rebbe was talking about the roots of a tree and their importance.  A tree can be struck by lightning and lose most of its trunk and branches but as long as its roots are intact it can regrow to its previous stature.

Despite their essential task in providing support, water, and minerals that sustain a tree's growth, roots are invisible, buried in the earth. The Rebbe compared roots to Jews throughout the generations whose faith in HaShem was constant. No one knows their names but it was their faith and prayers that sustained us throughout history. 

You don't have to see your name in print or your smile on social media to make a difference.

What if invisibility is a requirement for having a genuine relationship with HaShem? We are enjoined to emulate God's ways. If God is invisible, maybe we should be too, or at least esteem those who are.

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