This Mitzvah is one I had heard many times growing up. To me it means as simple of a message as don't be greedy. In other words; always give some of your own to others and to the needy. We humans often don't care much for others and are too concerned about ourselves, but that does not mean we should be. All it takes is a little bit of effort to change this. I always try to live by this daily, regardless of whether I succeed or not. I sacrifice part of what I have for the good of others. This provides a guideline for living in the modern world as a Jew. It is a good thing to do for others, is part of being a Mensch, and fulfills one of the many Mitzvot.
As basic as this picture is, it is the first thing I think of when I hear this pasuk. The black represents the crops you harvested for yourself and the white represents what you leave for others. It is a very simple way of thinking about such an important Mitzvah. But by putting a picture to a saying, it becomes more relatable and more meaningful. To me it shows how a small part on the edge of everything must be devoted to others. This is how I keep the Mitzvah close to myself.
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