A Thought on “Seeing” in Parshas Yisro — and Seeing the Effects of Exercise

In Parshas Yisro, there’s a powerful moment that often gets overlooked.

The Torah says:

“Vayar chotein Moshe…”“And Moshe’s father-in-law saw everything he was doing for the people.”

Yisro didn’t just hear what was happening.He didn’t just get a report.

He saw it.

And because he saw it clearly, he was able to recognize something that needed to change.

He understood that Moshe was carrying too much, and that the system was not sustainable.

And he helped build a structure that allowed Klal Yisrael to function properly.

Sometimes, hearing isn’t enough.

You can hear advice.You can hear facts.You can hear what you “should” do.

But what changes a person is when they start to see.

Not just see with their eyes — but see the reality. That’s true in ruchniyus. And it’s true in gashmiyus too.

Everyone hears that exercise is good.

People hear it their whole lives:

But for many people, it stays theoretical.It stays like “good information.”

When a person starts exercising consistently, something happens.

They begin to see.

They see:

And then it becomes real.

It’s not a lecture anymore.It’s not a health article.

It’s something they’ve seen in themselves.

And once you see the impact — you don’t want to go back.

Because now you’re not exercising because someone told you to.You’re exercising because you’ve experienced what it does.

Just like Yisro saw the reality and helped bring structure and sustainability…

When we see the effects of exercise in our own lives, it gives us clarity, motivation, and a sense of responsibility.

Not to be extreme.Not to be obsessed.

Just to be consistent.

Because the body Hashem gave us is the kli through which we live, serve, help others, and build our lives.

And when you see the difference…you can’t unsee it.

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