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