We all have reasons why we don’t do the things we say we want to. Our minds and hearts know the person we want to be and the life we want to live, but it seems awesomely difficult sometimes to put that knowledge into practice. Nevertheless, the answer is (with apologies to Nike) Just Do It. If you want to see a change, there is no substitute for action. In case you are tempted to think this is a modern problem, consider these words from the Talmud: Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.
The superior/inferior relationship which produces the victim mentality does violence to both parties.
read moreTo live as fully as we can
In every human way
Is to fulfil our sacred right
Each moment of each day.
O God of peace, be with us now.
Stand here beside us; bring hope this day.
Transform this world of greed and strife,
From domination to your new way.
