Dear all,
It is told of the 18th century Hassidic Rabbi, Simcha Bunem, that he used to carry two notes, one in each pocket.
One note said: “I am but dust and ashes.”
The other said: “The world was made for me.”
I recently thought of this after opening two letters I had received the same day. One made me realize I have many hills to climb. The other made me very proud of my accomplishments.
Every day, we each receive notes. Some in writing. Some inscribed by God or nature. Some on the faces of people we know or meet. Are we receptive to each note? Do we take in those that ground us as well as those which uplift us?
We are all works in progress! But a moment in time to accept that life is a fine balance helps us remember to keep moving forward in our journey.
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
