Shalom  to all on our ride on the train of life, this July 2021.

I read recently a short sentence. ‘A smile can make you happy! That right away reminded me of the famous song of Nat King Cole:

“Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it’s breaking

When there are clouds in the sky

You’ll get by

 

If you smile

Through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You’ll see the sun come shining through for you    etc. etc.

 

At this time along our train ride through life, we have had to deal with the “Miami disaster”, of many of our Jewish brethren. I heard many bereaved family members saying: “If only I had told him/her that I love her, that I miss her, if only I had visited her this week, etc.

 

That is why we must make EACH MINUTE COUNT!

 

We also have the return of the Corona, plus a heat wave to contend with, restricting many of us in our homes again.

So I ask myself: how do we ‘savor’ each moment that we have, how do we appreciate life as it is, with our physical difficulties and mental adjustments to make?

 

Can we try to make note of the good things around us, can we THINK POSITIVELY?

 

Research show that even small, simple activities can improve our overall well-being. Examples for me would be speaking to a close friend even far away, hearing her voice, sharing a special few moments together, reading a good book, sharing a coffee with loved ones, praying for another’s refuah/healing in health.

 

Some our mankind have achieved great things despite their fierce handicaps-e.g. Vincent van Gogh.

 

I send you my best wishes as we share our ride on the train of life. May we all find something positive to focus on each moment in time.

 

CHW

chayaw@blogspot.co.il

Hopefully, I will send the next blog on What’s app as well.

 

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Chaya/Harriet Weinberg

Jerusalem, Israel

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