Your Beast

Probably one of the omer combinations like Malchut in Gevurah or something like that is the answer.
But to put our strength at the service of a bad cause is inexcusable. As opposed to an ox who must pull whatever is required to wherever it is desired by his master, a human must assume some of the responsibility for lending himself to the cause to which he is harnessed. Some causes are so evil that the only recourse is to refuse to take part, consequences be what they may.
BTW east cleveland above likened the United States to the ox. Interestingly Jacob likened Joseph's sons to oxen, wild and domestic. And he would gore the nations to the ends of the earth. The Torah is in error if we insist on claiming all of the prophecies regarding the 12 Tribes are fulfilled within the times of Judges, or are subsumed by the name "Jews". Never did a Jewish nation gore the nations to the ends of the earth. But if the Kingdom of Israel, (as opposed to that of Judah) has survived in ignorance..

Thank You for posting this article.! This article lets us know you can't control or change someone into something. We all have animal instincts inside!

Great definition of the beinoni and stating the challenge he faces in a very doable metaphor. Counting the Omer and Perkei Avot- great timing Rabbi.

I guess its not good to be to passive in certain situations like the sheep, but the ox has tremendous strength and when used the right way positive results occur like plowing the field to grow food. Also the United states is a powerful country like the ox. Without that power they would not have to strength to help other countries.

I am new to your site and this a.m. It was just what I needed! Now show me how to "harness" the beast because it seems like some want me to change into something w no voice at all! Thanks again.

Awsome!

I read and stopped right before the last sentence. Because I immediately saw that I am everything else but a nice domesticated sheep that does not like to hurt anyone. On the contrary, two times already in my "Jewish life" Rabbis told me that it is impossible to work with me, because I am not nice and quiet, but instead (to say it with your words) kick and gore. I was sad. I felt guilty being the way I am.
After feeling this sadness again, I went on reading your little article.
Can you imagine how delighted I was about your last sentence?!
Thank you so much!
You changed my sadness into happiness.
May G-d bless you for it!!!