Thursday, December 30, 2010

As each snowflake's unique shape is defined through its molecules bonding, the unique qualities of each individual are exhibited in the manner of his interaction with others.
Stress exposes the well-hidden, innate character traits of each individual. What a learning experience!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The decision of whether to take an initiative step forward or to humbly wait by the wayside, has tricked the greatest of men.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The heart, just as any muscle, has a limit to the emotional load it can carry. Exercise it & open it to others, and it will be able to carry so much more!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Life's a big school & we're all here to learn lessons. Some study the book. Others drop out. Some learn by ear. Others, by assignment.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

There is no education like experience. Without a single formal lesson, the home imbues in a child more than he will learn from any teacher.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Forgiveness has two parts. Absolving the 'debt'. (Verbally relinquishng the wish & right for retribution.) Dissolving resentment (internally).

Thursday, December 16, 2010

The diference between a 'Leader of Men' and a 'Leader of Jews', is that the latter is a servant & the other a king.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

If we had a wider folder, more would stay in the 'fold'.
Humanity = individuality. If we were all deisgned to be the same, we'd look the same too.

Monday, December 13, 2010

The human heart is so sensitive, that even the most loving critique may shatter it and only cause resentment. - Admonish Soft & Seldom.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Torah study requires a settled calmness of mind. Hence the name 'Yeshivah'. Some have retained this state even in exile, abject poverty, & under enemy fire.
Wisdom can be expressed in recognizing that something is NOT understood, whereas the foolish believe they understand it all.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Certain pleasures can only be appreciated by those who have a refined sensitivity to them. Such is the joy of Chanukah.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Evil & its dirt must grow gradually. However, G-D & His Lovingkindness are a constant. His 'cover' can be removed in an instant.
As daylight wanes, darkness slowly developes into night. However from the darkest of the night comes the 'crack' of dawn - daybreak in a moment's notice.
Publicity is not a Jewish trait. Yet, once a year when a window opens & the Jewish home is somewhat exposed, enough light shines forth to illuminate the world.