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Motek

Fri, Sep 29 2006, 9:31 am

An article from Aish:

Quote:

What are the big-picture fundamentals that you know deep down should be guiding your decisions and that you all too often forget about in the daily grind? It doesn't matter if they're obvious or simple; you're not trying to impress anyone with your list. This is your private reminder of the principles you ultimately want to be living with.

http://aish.com/spirituality/p....._.asp

chocolate moose

Mon, Oct 23 2006, 12:45 pm

I don’t know…I’ve been think about this on and off since you posted it…

How about………….

Safety first
Mesiras nefesh is for the Aibishter.
Whatever doesn't kill ya makes ya stronger.
Life is short, eat dessert first.

Motek

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 6:52 am

thanks for your comments
I've also been thinking about it, here and there
not all the examples he gives in the article fit the description of "fundamentals"

here are some of my thoughts:

G-d is good. He regards me as his beloved, only child and does only what is best for me.

It's up to me, my choice.

Family is so precious.

Time is so precious.

ny21

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 6:56 am

yakera means precious in hebrew -

x-x-x--x-x--xxxx-x--x----x-x-x--x--x-x--x-x--x-x-x--x-xx--x-x-x-x--x-x-x---x
live- love -laugh !

Blossom

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 7:15 am

Living the Torah life.........
Bringing closer the Geulah......
Wake up in the morning with a smile and positive attitude, singing, thanking Hashem etc....
Smile Smile Smile, bring sunshine to yourself and others around you....
Time is Precious, spend it with those most precious to you, your family....
Tefillah always helps.......
Life isn't easy but Lefm Tzarah Agrah.....
The Yetzer Horah is strong but I am stronger......

queen

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 10:19 am

Following the Torah
Honesty and being straight.
Helping out who ever you can

busymom

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 10:41 am

Motek wrote:

here are some of my thoughts:

G-d is good. He regards me as his beloved, only child and does only what is best for me.

It's up to me, my choice.

Family is so precious.

Time is so precious.

motek, I could have written that list myself, except it probably wouldn't have been written so well and so short and to the point. these are the thoughts that guide my life: my relationship with Hashem, understanding the power and responsibility of bechirah, appreciating my family, and always remembering that my time here is limited. I'd also add from queen: trying to help others.

ny21

Tue, Oct 24 2006, 11:22 am

do unto others ----------------------------

I gotta go get my kids !

chocolate moose

Thu, May 15 2008, 12:03 pm

If it won't matter in 2 years, don't sweat it today

RedRuby

Thu, May 15 2008, 4:27 pm

NY21:

That's my motto, too!

Live. Laugh. Love.

montrealmommy

Thu, May 15 2008, 4:34 pm

something my father taught me years ago -

live smart today so you will have no regrets tomorrow

lamplighter

Thu, May 15 2008, 11:24 pm

"be safe"
"ein od milvado"
"g-d grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change what I can and the wisdom to know the difference"
"love, laugh, learn"

Motek

Sun, Oct 05 2008, 7:49 am

The article was written for the days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur when we are more inclined to think about these things.

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