A disciple asks the rebbe: “Why does Torah tell us to place these words upon your hearts? Why does it not tell us to place these holy words in our hearts?” The rebbe answers: “It is because as we are our hearts are closed, and we cannot place the words in our hearts. So we place them…
Month: December 2018
The Gift Of Prayer
Or in the snow-lapped country church, kneeling at last to pray, for what we could not have. — Louise Penny, Kingdom of the Blind. During these days of wish lists, letters to Santas, and yes even lots of prayers we often ask for things we can not have. I sometimes wonder what God must think when I…
Fear Never Beginning To Live
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. It is never too late to begin to live. I learned this lesson many times over my life. My “life” was changed by circumstances, past deeds, and health, and I was time after time forced to begin…
Letter to Tom: The Guest House
Dear Tom: I came across Rumi‘s poem, The Guest House, and thought of you and Casey. Not just because of your affinity for Rumi, but because I know of your love for and tremendous collection of photographs of doors from all around the world. In almost every photo the door is not a symbol of an obstacle to…
Why Is It That Mondays Are Always Best For Starting A Diet
Suzy teases me by asking, “When are you going to start your diet?” My answer is always on Monday. Unless its a Monday, I give myself a little time to come up with an excuse not to start. “Why is it that we do things we know are not good for us but satisfy an…