06
April

Imagine – PLEASE SHARE- Save the World

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PLEASE SHARE IF NOT THE POST THEN THE THOUGHTS

I’ve written probably thousands of posts over 5 years (or so) but this is probably the most important because if it was read and observed it would literally save the world!  The strange thing is I try to be original with my ideas but this is one thread that is written about in all different faiths and even those of little faith yet never fully weaved because many including myself forget the stitch.  “Love others as thy love thyself”.  Imagine if these 6 words were strictly observed we would see just a few of the following (below) and the world would truly be saved.  We should follow all the rules that get us closer to this ideal and I believe we will truly be worthy of the welcoming of the Messiah and G-D’s true message to us all.

1. NO MASS SHOOTINGS-  No one could kill another if they truly loved them as thyself.

2. TRUE LOVE FOR THYSELF-  If we love another then we must truly love our self

3. LOVE ALL LIFE-  From the day of conception of to the day of passing we would cherish all human life and would not allow means to take one away before their time.

4. NO RAPE/SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND IF…  How could we put someone we love through an experience that we wouldn’t want to go through ourselves?

5. END OF BULLYING/RACISM/POLITICISM/PREJUDICE AS A WHOLE- There is no way to hate and to love at the same time.

6. NO SOCIALISM AND NO POVERTY-  People wouldn’t be jealous of another’s success and those with success would truly try to spread the wealth.

7. TRUE FORGIVENESS-  Grudges and vindictiveness would end and we would forgive as we would want to be forgiven.

8. GREATER WEALTH-  For some it would be in their pocketbook but in others it would be in their heart and soul.

ETC, ETC, ….ETC

FOOTNOTE–   I know for now it is just a dream but if in our own way we all (including myself) did a bit more then this one path would be brighter every day for all those that walked.

01
April

Easter Sunday – A Jewish Perspective

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Easter Sunday

While we of the Jewish faith have a different view of the resurrection we all can agree that we need a bit more of that in our own life’s.  For shouldn’t we resurrect dreams that many thought were dead or make bridges to relationships that could come back to life with just a call/text? We can’t change the past but maybe we can save it by resurrecting the good times and thinking that all is not truly lost.  Easter therefore symbolizes a time for new hopes to come from the ashes and that I believe is a message we all can celebrate no matter what tribe we belong to.

31
March

Chosen Path(s)

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Could all good humans be the chosen people(s) in one of the steps they take which another has walked across? Maybe their faith path appears more bumpy or crooked then ours but somehow leads to another part of the beautiful forest we can’t see from our route?  It is interesting that over 2 Billion people start out following the same path (Christian, Jews and Muslims) as our ancestors come from the same starting path and therein turn could the beginning be enough to get us to a good ending even if it might be at a different spot?  Some might appear to be chosen at one spot only to trip over another spot and then get back on their journey. In the end I believe if we follow these basic rules (below) our chosen peoples will come to the happy, peaceful ending we all earned.

(1) FAITH- Observe the route you’ve been given not forsaking it for fame, fortune or glory.

(2) RESPECT- Understand other journey’s might be quite different from yours and until you’ve heard it directly understand there is only one who can judge.

(3) SPEAK UP- Although you should respect others path it doesn’t give you an excuse to remain silent when you think it could hurt them at any phase. Speak up in a polite and understanding way that states your route without forcing anyone to take those steps by any means.

(4) FORGIVENESS- Forgive yourself and others for not walking or falling down.

(5) SEEK- See the goodness in others even those that are walking miles and miles away especially those who haven’t looked in the mirror.

(6) HUMBLE- Be confident enough to walk not walk over.

(7) PRAY- So you’re falls will only make you stronger, the path will be clearer, and others from all other routes will reach a happy, peaceful and successful ending.

Different Paths 2

28
March

Passover Pet

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You’re pet is part of the family shouldn’t they be part of the festival? It all depends to what length one goes with their 4 legged/ tail wagging friends. For just like humans the need of life supersedes that of observance and if you’re pet will truly get sick on the Passover dish’s I’m sure G-D will give them a pass.  We also don’t have any paw prints that they were free of slavery and they still have a leach to prove it so maybe it’s best not to overdue their observance. Therefore a little Matzoh might be in order but remember their health is 1st and ask G-D to let them have a pass over if the Gefilite fish doesn’t swim.

24
March

Shabbat Extra’s

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Shabbat Candles

There is bit more extra’s of life during Shabbos then you have during the rest of the week. For on this day you have a bit more (lot more) time to enjoy and appreciate then you have for the rest of the 24 hour days. Here are some added benefits  that are an addition to anyone’s life (below) and those around you.

(1) AFFECTION- This is the day hello’s can be longer then goodbye’s. Where a handshake can turn into a hug.

(2) READ- You have much more time to read and discover new worlds right inside your own house.

(3) BREATHE- You can actually take the time to breathe in and smell the snow. It’s been a long winter.

(4) SLEEP- Yes even the most observant can catch up on a bit more rest time.

(5) TASTE- Food can actually be chewed before it’s swallowed and the taste can linger (hopefully a good one) with you way past the time you swallowed it.

(6) THINK- What really is important? Why are you here? What does G-D expect of me? What did they actually put in that Chicken Soup?

(7) LISTEN- Absorb all the noises around you even the one’s your loved one’s make.

23
March

Holy – The Rebel Way

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The Torah speaks about the tribe being holy by separating themselves from those who would act in a different path. I believe that separation shouldn’t be to exclude yourself from those in your daily lives but in ways that build a sanctuary around your being. Here is the way I try to stay holy while still be engaged in the society around me.

(1) PRAYER- My prayers allow me and others who share the faith to come closer to G-D while others appear unwilling to pursue these moments.

(2) TURN ON /TURN OFF- If something I listen to improves my search for the truth even if it goes in a cumbersome way I will continue to watch while turning off those that start closing the door.

(3) TRADITION- The rituals I follow help to allow my path to continue down those who have preceded me with respect to my ancestors but with my own accents.

(4) PATH- It has it’s own unique curves that some will join me on but other times I proudly walk alone.

23
February

CONDEMNED!…?

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One of the most difficult aspects of those who faithful observe a faith is when or if to pass judgement on another.  I believe faith in general is a person journey where one seeks a unique closeness to G-D in a world that at times might be quite distant.  When one condemns a person for their “sin” therefore they must be sure that they are truly clean themselves. Have they lived up to the goals that they believe G-D has chosen them and others to live by or could the one who you are ready to condemn have found a different path to get there? For there are many paths to get there and who has the final decision should be left with the one who truly knows.

16
February

1 CAR & 1 MECHANIC

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Lamborghini 2 Lamborghini 1

If you were given any car designed and maintained by only one mechanic I’m sure this would be a body you’d protect. I’m confident that you would carefully follow the rules that this mechanic laid out for a smooth drive and make sure you never missed an appointment. Yet for some reason we can neglect the one body that G-D has created for us to drive in our daily live as if we can replace it after only a few years. We seem to forget as those who created the Golden Calf who our founder truly is,  just because it appears we can go down a different path.  Yet plead with the mechanic to fix us when we are broken how about we seek a bit more maintenance in between and a cool off period (Shabbos) to make sure our engine continues to run just right.  Trust me for I know I should be seeking the mechanic more frequently as well.

FOOTNOTE– Which car would you pick above?

03
February

The Boy Next Door- Old & New

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Boy Next Door Poster

“The Boy Next Door” might be a movie that’s been out of theater’s for awhile but it’s refreshingly relevant in today’s climate. Where the line between when to push a relationship and how to end it has never been more blurry. “The Boys Next Door” is also refreshingly new with dialogue you could actually believe would be spoken in the real world.  The scenes are cut to maximum impact for all viewers to see. What makes it old is the predictable ending that too many see in your typical horror movies. “Boy Next Door” maybe it’s worth knocking on the door and running away before the end.

*** Boy Next Door- Very entertaining just turn off in the last 8 minutes  and you can add your own ending and an extra star.

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27
January

Eye for Eye

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Eye for an Eye

If we took this biblical verse literally “eye for an eye” would we see better or become blind?  For if we really felt that every action we take had an equal consequence would we decide to walk in an entire direction or continue to risk losing parts?  An eye for an eye may not be the way we judge others but ultimate the final judge could be balancing our scale and acts of goodness might tilt it in our favor so that we can see a new path to health, happiness, love and peace. Let us pledge to live life as  G-D is the great accountant adding more sight to ever good deed we do.