A season of Light

A tzaddik (pious person) was asked: “Why is it that a pious person seems less eager to persuade others to become virtuous than a wicked person is to gain companions in wickedness?” He replied: “A pious person walks in light and is not afraid to walk alone, whereas a wicked person walks in darkness and is anxious for company.”

We all have anxiety and feelings of darkness from time to time. Winter is upon us and that adds to our melancholy. The Hanukkah lights remind us that when we stop for a moment and open our eyes, we realize that we are not alone – The Light is all around us. The “wicked” person inside of us wants to bring us down and saturates us with negative thoughts, feelings and “what if’s.” While our pious side gently tries to remind us that all we need to do is walk in the light...

So how can we walk in the light?

Live life with gratitude and don't let the sun set today without seeing it, embracing it, and enjoying it.

Take the time necessary to get in touch with your soul's desire for freedom and peace.

Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

Connect with your Soul נשמה and enter a journey of total Healing, Harmony and Inner Peace.

Don't rely on others for your happiness, find the Light within and let it shine.

You have all the tools and resources you need, what you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours. Embrace the light and shine it for the world to see.

For an extensive description of the Hanukkah tradition, see Hanukkah

The Light is always with us

כאשר האור איתך כל זה בסדר
When the Light is with you all is in order.

Don't be afraid to explore new frontiers/territories, when the Light is with you all is in order. The Light is always with us, we just need to open our eyes/heart/soul. Even in our darkest night the sun comes up in the morning.

Only You can change/decide your path, so grab on to the Light and start the journey. True power comes from knowing yourself and being kind, make This day the best ever and shine your light with strength.Don't fear your inner Light, embrace it and welcome it in. "Authentic" spirituality knows Love, Light, inner peace and acts of loving kindness.

If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is. Sometimes it's hard to understand, just reach out to the Creator who's always on hand. Money glitters, beauty sparkles and the Light shines - let it shine brightly.

Find your truth, let it shine; make sure it doesn't blind others but illuminates their journey. Be a shining Light today, if opportunity doesn't knock...build a door. Only those who can see the invisible, can do the impossible, spirituality is not a crutch it's a pair of wings. Lead by example and by living life to the fullest. Don't wait for someone else to do it, do it yourself and shine the Light.

It only takes One person to make a difference. Are you ready?