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Great Art takes you away into their world.  Where all your thoughts are glued to the image, sound or feel the artist(s) have put in front of you to absorb.  When “it” is truly great all your problems “seem so far away” because you’ve escaped to a place where it’s either mucher lighter or darker then the one you’re breathing in right now.  Here (below) is a place I’ve been taken two one or two hours at a time and though I know I would leave if this was the oxygen I was breathing the art has taken over for at least the remaining episodes.

*** The Haunting Of Hill House- Another incredible piece of Art that I got to view which glues your mind, body and dare I say spirit to the this world.

There  are so many things to learn about that one can’t even fully master one subject yet there is one subject we all should study for our lifetime and beyond. It is the subject of ethics/values or in the Jewish tradition Mussar.  For what we keep not just in our minds but heart and soul is something that effects us in ways we might not even consider and sends us on a different path then the journey we were on.  That is why I have become a prime sponsor of a Mussar Class to be held on  Monday 11/12/18 – 7 PM- Congregation Shaarey Israel- 18 Montebello Road, Montebello, NY –  Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that gives concrete instructions on how to live a meaningful and ethical life that everyone can learn from and add their own content to as well. The discussions are free but the insight we will gain will be priceless.

Just as in all sports and movies there needs to be a finality to our election decisions.  Whether the decision is made to allow all votes to be tallied in two days or  three we need a conclusion date.  Today we have computers that count faster then people so I’m really not sure what is causing the  delay in Florida, Arizona and…. altogether. By continuing to delay the outcome all that occurs is deligitimizing the entire process and opening a cans of conspiracy theories.   Sometimes endings aren’t satisfactory but unlike other parts of life there are do-overs in only a few years (relatively).   Let’s work to make sure every vote is counted but just once in a way that has a conclusive beginning and even ending.

I’ve given up watching “House of Cards” even as my final episode was still playing.  I was hoping that it was the mood I was in which affected my initial viewing but discovered last night it was the writing, directing and even acting. The previous seasons had their moments which felt a bit contrived but this was the basic storyline.  I lost all interest in the characters and decided to pay more attention to the one’s on House On Haunted Hill instead.  Just like in gambling you have to know when their are no more aces in the deck I should have realized without “Kevin Spacey” this deck was all full of Jokers instead.

As I listened to an intellectual yet humorous discussion on all things “science”  I realized I should not fear changing but fear not thinking. If a logical argument comes up that makes me look at the world differently then I shouldn’t close my eyes to it but look even if it appears blinding.  Of course this doesn’t mean my view will change but that I’m open to logical arguments that could make it so.  Thinking without fear is more difficult then we perceive because over time we lose our peripheral vision and only want to see what makes us comfortable.  If need be I will just have to get a better perscription.

FOOTNOTE- Just because someone continues to search doesn’t mean they are willing to get stuck in quick sand.

I understand in the cynical society we live in that faith is less observant in many a life but let us add a few dashes to all our existance.  For it is something we all need here today and not just for our future existance. Here are just a few of the principals we all should hold dear.

(1) All human life is precious for G-D has created each and everyone of us.

(2) You are loved by your creator and your creator wants to play a pivotal role in your life.

(3) Forgiveness is not just a word but a way for one to change your life and become closer to the one who brought us all here.

(4) You are never truly alone for G-D is watching you and will help you find sunlight even in your darkest hour(s).

(5) Treat others the way you would want to be treated even if their shoes don’t fit your feet for now. For one never knows when the path they will be walking will require the help of another walker.

It’s a sinking feeling when know one even knows I exist but soon I won’t be forgotten anymore.  I’ve tried to reach out to others but they pass by me in many a crowd but soon that crowd will know why they should have listened. It’s true I might be a bit awkward or even say things that confuse others but it’s because they have lost touch with reality not me.  Getting help seems useless as they’ll just try to kill my brilliant mind that now has discovered a plot to change my outcome permanetly!  Faith is a joke for I understand at this point that know one else can even like me let alone love me.  I walk alone but soon my steps will scare others even if they’re my last ones.

FOOTNOTE- This story is too true at least in the mind of those that feel alone. If you’re on such a path please try to walk a different avenues and ask a professional if you feel lost or even found one full of darkness.  For those that know such individuals please don’t ignore their pain but help them find a different avenue full of hope and friendship.