JUNE 29, 2020 ALONG THE TRAIN OF LIFE......

AMIDST THE STORM OF CORONA; OUR CHALLENGES AFTER THE STORM

During the first part of the corona virus, we searched for answers with teachers, friends, in the Talmud, and in our sources. We survived Passover, many of us alone, using zoom to connect, and in our gardens. We only wanted 'normality'. But it's not here it seems. Could it be that "Normality lives within us, and that we must decide what we shall now define as normality?

How do we want to spend the rest of our lives? what are our dreams now, our priorities? Are we feeling weak or somewhat stronger? Has our life become more real or like a bad dream?

How does all of the above challenge us or weaken us through our cancer or other major illness that we are dealing with? We have fought bravely with our physical and mental disorder! Have we or can we find some oasis of peace and hopefulness amidst this turbulent period?

My 'normal' may be enjoying my home quarters immensely now, and finding time to make telephone calls to friends and relatives the world over, who are in need. It may be allowing myself to delve into Bible texts, magazines, puzzles, that we once allowed ourselves as a treat on the Sabbath. Can we or do we use this present time, and this 'present' of time bestowed upon us to savor our loved ones, who are near and far even more so?

So much or everything is not our choice. But within the realm where we are right now at this moment in time, how can you and I make the best choices for us to enhance what time we DO have now, today? It is a calling to us to know life's limits on earth, and to enhance what we can right now, even with all its limitations, hardships, to rise up and say 'I HAVE NOW'. Tomorrow will take care of itself. NOW, I can give of my love, of my friendship, my encouragement to others AND to myself, while G. gives me this time.

May we all be blessed to realize and value each moment, despite the 'downs' and the 'difficult challenges bestowed upon us.
May G. bless us all in this wondrous but inexplicable world today, of June 2020.
CHW

ALONG THE TRAIN OF LIFE, JUNE 2, 2020

Shalom dear readers:

We all know (but don't want to acknowledge) that we are on the train of life. We are on board, and want and hope to continue endlessly, no matter our pain, our discomfort, our distress. What if we know that we have no tomorrow? "That can't be, says our minds, our hearts. I have so much to live for, to see my children, my grandchildren, my great grandchildren, my partner in life, to watch them develop and 'flower' in their life? "

I have now very recently discovered that a new neighbor, an immediate friend with our minds alike, who dealt with one ailment after another, and then suddenly suffered another attack, and died just now, full of vim and vigor and determination to live through it all, but...
Needless to say, I am devastated at my personal loss of a new sincere friend, where are souls spoke to each other amidst our trials in life.

And so, dear readers, I suggest that we 'choose to live and think positively and to cherish the best of my life' RIGHT NOW. Let's not wait for when I feel better, when I have more strength. Let today be lived as best we can with as much optimism, hope as we can. Let's CHERISH every moment that we have!'

With my best wishes for this month of June. You may have noticed that I am lately adding on another blog mid month.
You are welcome to right back to me at any time.
CHW