This week has been an amazing and intense mix of emotions. It's so wonderful to be back at school and to be reunited with my friends, but today is my parents anniversary and they're spending it with my brother and his girlfriend and I wish I could be there too. This week has been busy and fun and it's hard to believe that classes start on Monday. I hope this year will be a good one. I've been praying for guidance, good grades, and fun experiences. Have a relaxing, restful, enjoyable Shabbas!
- The Good That You Do Lives On: N/A
- When It's Right to Be Early: N/A
- "His Mercy Is Upon All His Works": N/A
- Be Kind to Your Enemy's Animal: N/A
- "Seek Peace and Pursue It": N/A
- On Loving Yourself: I've noticed that it's really difficult to love yourself properly when you have regrets. You kind of focus on the things you've done and remind yourself that they were your fault, but in the end, everybody makes mistakes. No matter how bad your mistake was, you deserve love, support, and kindness. If you don't give those things to yourself, who else will?
Day 232: "There Is No Messenger in a Case of Sin"
We all do things wrong: this is obvious and (I'm sure) true of everyone. And we've all heard people or criminals try to get away with things with the defense statement of "I was just following orders." But no, it doesn't work that way.
You don't get to pin your sin or your wrongdoings on someone else. They are entirely your own and you, therefore, must accept responsibility and the consequences that come with what you've done.
Day 233: The Power of Goodness
When miracles happen or even smaller good things, they have the power to bring people together and create a community. I wish I had a story or an example of my own to share but after reading the one brought by Rabbi Telushkin, anything I could say pales in comparison. Keep in mind that no matter who you are and no matter what you do, good events are impacting you as is the goodness of others.
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