Are the External Trappings of Yiddishkeit Helpful?

Unlimited Torah contrasted with mitzvos.   The mother’srole: enabling aspirations. The real world is in Heaven where Hashem and His Torah and Chochmah are most easily discerned.   Mitzvos anchor a person to Hashem.  Discussion of the trappings of Judaism and the innards of a Jew.  The intended impact upon seeing a mezuzah.  The kedushah of Tefillin and the consequences of wearing them.

Citations: Aside from the commentaries related to Mishlei, this shiurcites the Rambam Hilchos Tefillin uMezuzah VeSefer Torah 4:14, 25 and6:13.