Awakening

No matter where you are on life's journey, I am certain there are a few things each of our lives have in common. Every life's journey includes people and experiences. People and experiences help to create memories. We can either keep those memories stored on the shelves of our minds or use them to help discover - and live - our life's purpose.

We often reflect on these memories to bring us love, happiness, and a great sense of pride within ourselves. However, we avoid the harsh memories of what caused us pain. The painful memories have as much to do with who you become as the good one. In life, nothing is ever without purpose.

What appears to be small beginnings, unfairness, and even misfortune can lead to your awakening if you decide to view them (all) from a place of good. Be awakened. There is much work to be done, and we each have a responsibility to contribute positively to our families, communities, cities, states, and the world. As you make your contributions, may you experience all that G-d has for you while passing the torch to the next generation.