Saturday, September 26, 2009

A Nearly Complete Alphabet of Blessings for 5770

September 2, 2009

We wish you a year filled with…
Acceptance – for people and ideas.
Bravery – to face life’s challenges.
Compassion – for those who need our concern.
Devotion – to our families and/or community and the tasks that are important to us.
Empathy – towards the situations in which others find themselves so that we can be moved to action.
Forgiveness – of others and ourselves so we can move forward.
Growth – in ways we may not even imagine we could change.
Humility – that will remind us of our limits as well as our capabilities.
Inspiration – to soar to new heights.
Justice – that brings balance between people in communities and nations.
Kindness – which can serve as the basis for all we do.
Love – within families, among friends, for humanity, for all creation.
Mercy – that gives others – and ourselves- a chance to right a wrong.
Newness – which will make this year different from every other year.
Opportunity – for work, adventure, exploration and personal quests.
Peace – within ourselves and around the world
Quiet – to feel a sense of Shabbat within us and around us.
Renewal – for our bodies and our souls.
Strength – to live day to day.
Thankfulness – for the gifts we have been given.
Understanding – that can bring people with different viewpoints and beliefs together.
Vitality – that keeps us active in every moment.
Wonder – at the daily miracles that we may not even notice.
Yearning – that leads us always to strive to improve ourselves and our world.
Zestfulness – to live with enthusiasm and spirit!
From our home to yours,
we wish you a happy
and healthy 5770!
Rabbi Larry, Rhonda and Adam Karol

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