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Be Aware

Christians sing “Here I Am, Lord.” Jews call to mind the example set by the Levites who were called to serve God. Muslims know that the word “Islam” means “submission,” serving the will of Allah. All people, even atheists, have that feeling deep within them that, whether a higher power is involved or not, we have an obligation as part of the human race to watch out for each other. Of course, Believers know that God isn’t going to text us with instructions. But how often do we look around to see if, just maybe, opportunities are presenting themselves around us?

There’s that out-of-work man you keep running into, and an opening where you work.  There’s the ill neighbor, and you do go to the grocery store weekly anyway.  There’s the lonely stranger in the room you pass on your way to visit your dad at the nursing home, and you really do have an extra fifteen minutes.  The City Council is about to pass a harmful resolution, and you have the ability to speak convincingly. 

Just look around. Be aware of chances to serve–if not God then your fellow travelers on this Earth.

What is Yom Kippur?

I have many observant Jewish friends. Even if I didn’t, I’d want to understand this high holy day called Yom Kippur, because I believe understanding others’ beliefs and cultures can only lead to a better, more understanding and compassionate world.

Here’s an opportunity for you to expand your understanding. Read this short explanation of what is for a multitude of people the holiest day of the year: Everything you wanted to know about Yom Kippur.

To my Jewish brothers and sisters, I wish you a blessed day.

A Day for Christians and Jews

Today Good Friday and the start of Passover coincide. The Christian observance is all day, and the Jewish one begins at sunset. The idea of both is the same–to stop, reflect, pray, and give thanks.

My best wishes to all for a blessed Passover and Easter season.

Put a Song in Your Heart

How do we make our WORLD great again? Together!

This is a wonderful, inspiring video that should brighten your day and start your week off on a positive note.

(Wait for video to load, then right-click to unmute.)

 

https://www.facebook.com/102230317063118/videos/154468718505944/

The Power of Chocolate…and of Freedom

If two pieces of chocolate were your prized possession, who would you give them to and why?  What would your gift produce?  We can never anticipate what an act of kindness will result in, can we?  Seems like a good reason to hand out such acts as often as we can.

Here’s an example:

https://www.facebook.com/robert.eshbach/videos/1051135241572083/

[Thanks to Correna Compton for this.]