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A Moment in Time: Holding On, or Letting Go

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November 11, 2021

Dear all,

I was watching my kids at play this past weekend. Suspended from a bar, their little minds contemplated whether to jump or not. Their faces revealed a combination of fear and fearlessness, doubt and daring. They both eventually let go and descended down the slide with joyful laughter permeating the playground.

It really made me think.

How often does holding on actually hold me back?
How often does letting go open the door to freedom?

Over and over, Judaism teaches that in order to be free, we have to let go. (Think of Moses to Pharaoh “Let my people go.”)

Let go of hate and resentment. Let go of burdens. Let go of fear. Let go of regret.

Yes, let go of a missed opportunity. And capture this moment in time to create your next dream!

With love and shalom,

 

Rabbi Zach Shapiro

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