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A Moment in Time: Ever Feel like You are Holding the Weight of the World?

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July 9, 2016

Dear all,

Ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders?

Sometimes the pressures can be overwhelming. There is too much to do, but never enough to time to do it? I am reminded of what Rabbi Tarfon shared in Pirkei Avot: “The day is short, and the task is great.” We have all been been there.

You know what? If you just let go, the world will continue.

Yes, there may be disruptions…. But in the whole scheme of things, we are each a small part of something much greater. And we need to keep that in perspective.

It may be hard. For some it may seem unreasonable. But each of us needs to take a moment in time to let go – and be.

With love and shalom,

Rabbi Zach Shapiro

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