FALLOW TIMES

There is a fallow time for the spirit when the soil is barren… Face it! Then resolutely dig out dead roots, clear the ground, work out new designs by dreaming daring dreams and great and creative planning. The time is not wasted. The time of fallowness is a time of rest and restoration, of filling up and replenishing. It is the moment when the meaning of all things can be searched out, tracked down, and made to yield the secret of living. Thank God for the fallow time!

-Howard Thurman

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A Beautiful Pearl

Rav Simcha Wasserman spoke to a fervent group of young people saying, “In every one of us is a beautiful pearl.” Then with tears pouring down his face, this elderly man said, ‘But the problem is that the pearls are all covered with mud.’ I felt the incredible sincere love he had for all of us and I was inspired to uncover my own pearl and allow my soul to shine.

 Pearl In The Oyster - This week's learning opportunities - I learned that no matter what mistakes I make in my life, no matter how much external success I achieve, my true value lies in this pearl, this unique soul whose value cannot be diminished by anyone or any events that may take place.

    The Jewish view of self-esteem is based not on having to pump myself up to get the high of feeling great in the eyes of others. Rather it is about becoming aware of the greatness that God already placed within me.
Rabbi David Green, "I’m Such a Jerk"

This is It

I have been humbled again and while it is occasionally necessary it is not a nice experience. My words were not very well chosen and I can see how others would take offense. I may end my relationship with them but I am going to do so on a positive note.   I hope.

GIFT

Life is a gift. I have created nothing. All I have is gifts. I have earned nothing. It is all a gift.
             Brother Ben

Insight From a Saint

Love turns work into rest.
Saint Teresa of Avila

Red Horse - "Sanctuary"

I thank god for the holy human spirit that each of us was given at conception. Maybe we are each of us at a different place on the same road. It is the same road though.