-

Y?

Human thinking,

Begins with,

Y?

Ends with,

Y?

Never escapes,

Y?

God's thinking,

Begins not,

Ends not,

Never asks,

Y?

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Global Paradise

We no longer suffer from a lack of external resources, but, from a lack of love.

Over this Rosh Hashana, I have come to realize that we are now living in a vastly different kind of time period than we had in the past. The past was marked by a scarcity of resources basic to human life. Food, medicine, distance, lack of information were just a few examples of the often seemingly impassable barriers of the day. They were real and formidable obstacles. Only a few could live comfortably, as resources were relatively scarce and hard gained. Such situations often lead to oppression, slavery and even seemingly benign forms of upper classes taking advantage of lower classes. All sorts of cultural norms and religious doctrine formed around legitimizing and perpetuating class hierarchy.    

This generation seems to be the very first in human which has access to enough resources to transform our planet into an earthly paradise. We have plenty of food, medical know-how, instant global communication, swift shipping systems, renewable energy resources, (hopefully soon) basic universal income, etc. Our seeming problems can, with the right cooperation, become wonderful opportunities. For example, our problem of rising ocean levels can be coupled with the new Israeli desalination technology to provide water for very large populations. Plus, we can create extensions of the ocean into mainland areas of large continents; a measure which can have so many benefits. Among these benefits are a balancing of the sea level, sparing of coastal cities and islands, making desert and wilderness areas habitable,  an influx water and fish into new areas, an expansion of habitable area for aquatic life and for terrestrial life  living symbiotically with aquatic life. Such measures may have profoundly positive impacts on economies, as new construction projects, towns and cities, fishing areas and resorts dot the globe.

Whereas yesteryear’s barriers to crafting our planet into a paradise came both from what was external to us and what was internal to us, today’s barriers are truly internal only. The only real barrier seems to be the human heart. It’s about where people are spiritually and psychologically. We no longer suffer from a lack of external resources, but, from a lack of love. Do we love each other enough to help each other? Though a great start, there needs to be ultimately something more than simply, we all share the same set of problems and can only lift ourselves out via cooperative efforts. That kind of attitude is much too superficial to last, as it mostly reeks with self concern.

This harks back to the wisdom which our sages offered that the exile of the Jewish people was primarily a result of an opposite of love. In the first century, Jerusalem had sufficient resources to avoid the problems which led to the Jewish people becoming a landless nation. It was internal politics and infighting which led to the problems and elicited an unfortunate Roman response. Had the local population been more sensitive to each other and really considered their situation, Rome would not have attacked Jerusalem, sacked the Holy Temple and chased the Jewish people from their homeland.

Though I seem to be merely repeating an old message, it carries particular relevance for us today. Years ago, people were able to hide behind the excuse that the world appears as it does because there just isn’t enough resources to go around and it had little to do with who they were personally. Today, the rug has been pulled from right under this excuse. All necessary resources are present and can easily get around. The only barrier seems to be human heart itself. We need to ask difficult questions on the personal level and on the societal level, such as, “Will the selfish edge of politics and financial greed give way to the better side within each of us, to the call of our souls?”

Soon before passing out of public life, the late Lubavitch Rebbe reported to the world that the messianic age can easily happen, “Now!” We just have to really, really want it. Back then I certainly trusted him, but, it sounded to me like something of a  miracle. I couldn’t see how the earthly dots could connect to make such an event neatly possible. Today, with internet and so much further technological progress, I so clearly see it. However, the human heart and soul still has to want it! We have succeeded in changing the outer world. Now we need to change our inner worlds.

Perhaps, many of us really do want it.  But, are we reeking with this wanting so desperately, to the point that it just overflows into meaningful actions!

I know that I am. That’s why I write!

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Chai Elul - T'Shuva M'Ahava

I present the following lively happy melody. Please use it for Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and all manner of celebration! 

Please do not "sell" recordings of this melody - except for sincerely charitable purposes.

This melody emerged in the midst of prayer/meditation on Shabbat, Chai Elul 5777. The context of the prayer/meditation was a beseeching to be more spiritually connected to my Creator and to discover my Saintly Mentor and spiritual community; within the context of Judaism. 

Hint

Late in day in cafe’,

 As he watched, she eyed her watch.

Her hint was taken.

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In Jewish mystical teachings, what's male is more related to space and what's female is more related to time.

What's male, tends to be a cosmic echo of God's Infinity. Therefore, he’s lured to the expansive - as in the expanse of space.

What's female tend to be a cosmic echo of God's Oneness.  Therefore, she’s lured by unified form - as in the looping cycles of time.

Their relationship with time is the inverse of their relationship with space. He seeks outer expansion in a burst; maximum space in minimum time! She seeks to draw materials over time into a localized area; maximum time in minimum space!

He’s more wide-eyed, as he faces the expanse of space. She's more attuned, as she flows with the rhythms of time.

He conquers to reach across the expanse space. She magnetizes opportunities, as they ebb along towards her along tides of time.

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To Heal an Ego

When has ever a butterfly gloated,

  “Just look at my gorgeous colors”?

 Never! She instinctively knows,

   They’re not her doing or possession.

 When has ever a man gloated,

   “Just look at my amazing intelligence”?

 Only if he’s ill with the delusion,

   That he actually created himself!

Then build him a sacred temple,

~ A comedian’s stage!  

 

N’ write him a ponderous pompous bible.

~ A comedian’s script!

N’ use his prophecies as wood,

 To feed the fires of comedy routines,

Until all egos laugh themselves,

 Free, out from their prisons of delusion!

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What's Your Happy Song?

Remember: The world awaits your "Happy Song"!

It's that song which emerges by exposing what already simply is ~ that reservoir of happiness which God smiles into your soul.

It's a song which can take many and varied forms ~ though its essence remains the same.

For some it's singing,

 for some playing instruments,

   for some  writing,

     for some studying,

       for some healing,

         for some advocating,  

           for some leading,

             for some preaching and

               for some teaching.

Unfetter your heart and follow the lead of your soul’s bliss ~ for wherever she leads, your happy song awaits!!!

💗😊💟😗💛😘💥💖😙😍💗