Many times we caught up in the details of specific events in the parsha. For a moment let us reflect on a general yet significant douple-aspect of Yosef.
Last week we saw how Yosef was a man of dreams. Dreaming of his future leadership and position relative to his brothers. This week we read in Parshas Mikeitz how Yosef is super-resourceful and practical decision-maker in Egypt.
There seems to be here a dichotomy in Yosef's personality. On one hand he lives with a vision, dreaming about a far-off goal. On the other hand he sees his role in this world as one which is very practical.
To each on his or her own level, we must all strike this balance. We must not be complacent and stagnant in our growth, but rather always strive for more with a goal in mind. At the same time, we must implement a plan to get there and accomplish in a practical way that which we meet in reality.
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