With the passing holidays of Purim and Pesach, we now take this opportunity to check in with ourselves, reflect, set some goals and take stock of what’s coming up in the months ahead. It is also a time to remind ourselves to live a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. This is a philosophy we teach to ourselves and to our Children at Neve Hanna.
Here are some quotes and philosophy to ponder on.
A righteous man falls down seven times and gets up.” – King Solomon, Proverbs, 24:16.
Life is all about the ability to get up from challenge. Greatness is defined as getting up one more time than what you’ve fallen down.
“If you don’t know what you’re living for, you haven’t yet lived.” – Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory
Life is the most precious thing we have. Everyone wants to live a life of meaning. But we are so busy ‘living’ that we don’t have a moment to really think about living.
“A righteous man falls down seven times and gets up.” – King Solomon, Proverbs, 24:16.
Life is all about the ability to get up from challenge. Greatness is defined as getting up one more time than what you’ve fallen down.
“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent” – Rabbi A.Y. Kook
This quote embodies the depth of love every Jew needs to feel for another. The connection between Jews is instinctive, therefore one has no choice but to speak.
“People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake. Actually the failure to make decisions is one of life’s biggest mistakes.” – Rabbi Noah Weinberg.
This quote inspires me to keep taking the risks I need in order to grow.
“There are no problems, only opportunities for growth.” – Rebbetzin Dena Weinberg
Words are powerful; as soon as you re-frame from “problem” to “opportunity,” you pull down the covers, get out of bed, pull up your boot straps and rise to the occasion. No one wants problems, but who doesn’t want opportunities?
“Torah is not education, it’s transformation.” – Rebbitzen Dena Weinberg
If you are just learning Torah for the education and not growing and transforming yourself, you are not really learning Torah.
And my personal favorite… “L’Chaim!” – a traditional Jewish toast.
Jews appreciate every moment of life. It doesn’t matter if things are going the way you want them, stop and pause, and raise your glass to the delicious opportunity life is giving you right now. You’ll never get that moment back again.
How do you live a healthier, happier and more meaningful life — emotionally, spiritually and physically? Please write us or leave a comment. We would love to hear your thoughts.
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