Am I a Better Person?
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As the year rapidly fades into history, I review where I have been and focus on how to hold onto my strengths.
I never expected that grief would be one of my best teachers.
As I have previously written, when I pray every week at Temple Sha’arey Shalom, we remember those we lost in this passage; one of our readings is:
Grief is a great teacher when it sends us back to serve and bless the living. We learn how to counsel and comfort those who, like ourselves, are bowed with sorrow. We learn when to keep silent in their presence and when a word will assure them of our love and concern.
I am a better person and do not want to backpedal in the new year or ever.
My past experiences are lessons that guide me.
I have become calmer and more empathetic.
I invest my time, resources, and energy in helping others.
When Jan was alive, we worked together to repair the world. I continue those efforts daily.
With Jan’s spirit with me, I will walk with her into the future as a better person.
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As I pray every week at Temple Sha'arey Shalom, when we remember those we lost in this passage, one of our readings is: "Grief is a great teacher when it sends us back to serve and bless the living. We learn how to counsel and comfort those who, like ourselves, are bowed with sorrow. We learn when to keep silent in their presence and when a word will assure them of our love and concern."
