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The Kabbalah teaches that the physical attributes of fish, and of all animals, reflect their psychological and spiritual qualities. It further explains that the food a person consumes has a profound effect on his/her psyche. Therefore, when one eats the flesh of a particular creature, the "personality" of that creature affects the person in some way.
Integrity means that one has absolute standards of right and wrong and is committed to a morality that transcends one's moods and desires.
Fins, the wing-like organs that propel fish forward, represent ambition. A healthy sense of ambition, knowing one's strengths and wanting to utilize them in full, gives a person the impetus to traverse the turbulent sea of life and to maximize his/her G-d-given potential. It propels us to fulfill our dreams and leave our unique imprint on the world.
The Torah teaches us that we must maintain our own integrity, while at the same time having a positive effect on the world.
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