On the third day of creation, the waters separated from the earth, revealing dry land. The receding waters left saturated earth, perfect for growth and vegetation. Water alone cannot house human inhabitants, nor can the earth thrive without irrigation. Similarly, the soul requires a balance of ego and selflessness. Finding this balance connects one with their true self and infuses the body with the internal intelligence called Bina.
We often define ourselves by polar extremes. Extremely selfless people may see themselves as easily manipulated, while self-preserving individuals might view themselves as stingy. A healthy balance and positive self-perception are key to living harmoniously.
For those preparing for Rosh Hashanah, Reb. Yemima Mizrachi advises adding wine and sugar to every dish.
The Pesukim of the third day of creation.
וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹקים, יִקָּווּ הַמַּיִם מִתַּחַת הַשָּׁמַיִם אֶל-מָקוֹם אֶחָד, וְתֵרָאֶה, הַיַּבָּשָׁה; וַיְהִי-כֵן. וַיִּקְרָא אֱלֹקים לַיַּבָּשָׁה אֶרֶץ, וּלְמִקְוֵה הַמַּיִם קָרָא יַמִּים; וַיַּרְא אֱלֹקים, כִּי-טוֹב. וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹקים, תַּדְשֵׁא הָאָרֶץ דֶּשֶׁא עֵשֶׂב מַזְרִיעַ זֶרַע, עֵץ פְּרִי עֹשֶׂה פְּרִי לְמִינוֹ, אֲשֶׁר זַרְעוֹ-בוֹ עַל-הָאָרֶץ; וַיְהִי-כֵן. וַתּוֹצֵא הָאָרֶץ דֶּשֶׁא עֵשֶׂב מַזְרִיעַ זֶרַע, לְמִינֵהוּ, וְעֵץ עֹשֶׂה-פְּרִי אֲשֶׁר זַרְעוֹ-בוֹ, לְמִינֵהוּ; וַיַּרְא אֱלֹהִים, כִּי-טוֹב. וַיְהִי-עֶרֶב וַיְהִי-בֹקֶר, יוֹם שְׁלִישִׁי
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