Chapters 12 – 14 focus on the Beinoni. To be a tzaddik is a gift from Hashem (the bottom line from chapter 14). A key focus in this class is that the life of the Beinoni revolves around the time that he or she davens. At this time one can be as close to a tzaddik as possible for a brief time. We have to invest and give the time to make moments of inspiration possible. Chapter 15 explains that there are two kinds of Beinoni – including one who is a Beinoni who does not have to struggle (based on a person’s natural tendencies or developed habits). Most people however, fight with the yetzer hara their entire life. Among Beinonis who fight there are two categories. Listen in and find out about the fighting Beinoni (e.g., most of us!) in Chapters 16 and onward. Chapters 12-15 are summarized very clearly at the end of this class.
