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| Not bad for 6 in the morning :) Oh so ready for my Day of Rest |
Everyday I am in tune to getting inspired by people, experiences, and everything around me. All of my thoughts lately are about viewing the positive in every situation. Our mind gets in the way by worrying in advance, fear, anxiety, and taking on other peoples experiences instead of realizing that your experience will be different, unique, your own. The following thoughts are so powerful, once again pointing out that we choose how to approach a situation. Everything is a choice, it is important to do research, it is important to set goals, but ultimately do be consciously present is the only way.
The Carry On
My father came to visit last weekend.
Ever since Rashi’s passing we have had a consistent flow of family members visiting from out of town. Every week there seems to be someone here, and last week was his turn. He joined my mother who had already been here for over two weeks.
Because he was only coming for the weekend he decided to travel with only a carry-on bag in order to avoid checking in luggage, so that he could leave the airport quicker upon arrival in Atlanta.
His task was to figure out how to somehow fit all his clothing (including Shabbat clothes) and Talit/Tefillin in to the small rollaboard [carry-on].
When he arrived at our home he proudly took from his bag some chocolates and treats that he had brought from New York. I thought to myself “wow, I wonder how he also fit that in to his small suitcase”
The next day when the kids got back from school he proceeded to pull some more goodies from his bag and share with the children (and adults too). And again I thought “Where did he have space for that”
When the third batch of goodies came out a few hours later I was amazed once again. But this time a deeper thought occurred to me about the lesson that this taught me, and how well it connected with my current life.
Sometimes in life you find yourself with very limited space, and you barely have the resources you need to take care of yourself. But there are others that depend on you and you need to take care of them as well. You can legitimately claim that your simply don’t have the space for others and everyone would understand. Yet that is where you define who you really are.
What would you carry on?
My father came to visit last weekend.
Ever since Rashi’s passing we have had a consistent flow of family members visiting from out of town. Every week there seems to be someone here, and last week was his turn. He joined my mother who had already been here for over two weeks.
Because he was only coming for the weekend he decided to travel with only a carry-on bag in order to avoid checking in luggage, so that he could leave the airport quicker upon arrival in Atlanta.
His task was to figure out how to somehow fit all his clothing (including Shabbat clothes) and Talit/Tefillin in to the small rollaboard [carry-on].
When he arrived at our home he proudly took from his bag some chocolates and treats that he had brought from New York. I thought to myself “wow, I wonder how he also fit that in to his small suitcase”
The next day when the kids got back from school he proceeded to pull some more goodies from his bag and share with the children (and adults too). And again I thought “Where did he have space for that”
When the third batch of goodies came out a few hours later I was amazed once again. But this time a deeper thought occurred to me about the lesson that this taught me, and how well it connected with my current life.
Sometimes in life you find yourself with very limited space, and you barely have the resources you need to take care of yourself. But there are others that depend on you and you need to take care of them as well. You can legitimately claim that your simply don’t have the space for others and everyone would understand. Yet that is where you define who you really are.
What would you carry on?
I choose to carry positive energy,
I choose to be a light,
I choose take a breath and take a moment when I need it,
Every Shabbat I feel so blessed to have 24 hours to step off the world,
We all need a recharge,
What are we working towards?
Money?
Balance?
Family?
Adventure?
How about all of it,
Why not?
I choose all of it,
Shabbat Shalom,
Coach Yulia
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