When the power went out during the Super Bowl, what was a disaster for the leading brands who had paid fortunes for television marketing, became a huge win for the digital marketing agencies who on the spot produced ads that went out through Facebook and Twitter.
As we approach January 1st, 2013 many of us are making New Year's resolutions. This year I'll eat more mindfully, I'll work out regularly, I'll be more patient, and on and on. But for most of us, it's one step forward and one step back. By the time the month is over, or maybe even the first week, we've become disheartened about our keeping our resolutions.
In this week's Torah reading G*d tells Moses to speak to the rock that it bring forth water. Instead he strikes the rock and loses his chance to enter the Promised Land. At first glance it may seem unrealistic to speak to a rock, but our ancestors believed that nature responded to our words and prayers.
After glorious celebrations with family, friends, colleagues, students, and synagogue, my real 70th birthday came and went in low key fashion. However, I am left with the knowing that I've been sharing for the last few decades-- the best gift we can give anyone is words or symbols of appreciation. These add life to our years and years to our life. L'chaim!
A Personal Approach to Creating a Meaningful Rite of Passage
Parents and teachers move from being taskmasters to team planners of a “B-mitzvah” rich in emotional satisfaction, intellectual expansion, spiritual connection and logistical...
