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Another profound insight touches on the harmony between individual uniqueness and collective unity. The human body, composed of distinct organs—each vital and different—works in incredible harmony. Similarly, society benefits when people embrace their individuality in concert with their role within a greater collective.
Rabbi Jacobson compares this to an orchestra or a symphony, where various instruments—each unique—must collaborate to create beautiful music. The challenge lies in balancing personal ambition with the needs of the whole, avoiding extremes of selfishness or self-effacement. True success, he notes, arises when one’s ego serves a higher purpose, strengthening the community rather than isolating oneself.