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3.
CHANGING INSIDE August 01
High
Holy Day Preparation
Regardless
of my initial expectations, G-d is always faithful to allow me to find a
fresh approach to the Fall Feast season.
This year is no exception.
In
preparation for this year’s High Holy Days I have been impressed to work
on my inside -- my heart. I
believe that I am being re-worked from the inside out.
My tongue, my thoughts, my actions-all need work!
My desire is to be the very best that I can be, for my G-d, my
family and friends, and our congregation.
This is no easy task! It
takes a willingness, a desire, to change.
I am willing, and I hope that all of you would be willing also.
G-d has met me more than half way, and He will do the same for you.
As
I was searching through my files, I came across some of my “Life
Messages.” These are poems,
sayings or notes that have important meaning to me.
The one I want to share with you has particular inner searching and
changing associated with it. Please
let me know what you think about it.
Three
Gates
If
you are tempted to reveal
A
tale to you someone has told
About
another, make it pass,
Before
you speak, three gates of gold.
These
narrow gates: First, “Is it true?”
Then,
“Is it needful?” In your mind
Give
truthful answer. And the next
Is
last and narrowest, “Is it kind?”
And
if to reach your lips at last
It
passes through these gateways three,
Then
you may tell the tale, nor fear
What
the result of speech may be.
I
try to commit to these three things before I speak: Is it true? Is
it necessary? Is it kind?
Even though I do not ALWAYS succeed, I plan to more carefully try
during this season of preparation of the heart.
I may be quiet more often!
Love and blessings,
Shari
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