One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Every week I get messages about the candle lighting time in Pasadena from FridayLight. For those of you who don't know, Friday's are the Jewish Shabbath. I love these e-mails because they remind me to light candles, but sometimes they do more than that:
"Before you ignite your flame tonight, take a long look at yourself. Make an accounting before the Master of the Universe. Become aware of your weaknesses: your misdeeds, your self inflicted wounds, and the wounds that you have inflicted upon others. Yes, it is painful. This pain is on account of the state of the external part of your being, your body.
Now, as you will ignite your flame tonight, realize the beauty of your inner spark, your soul. Promise to love yourself on account of this glory, and the chance that you will give it to set your being aflame.
Now you are truly empowered to love, and pray for your beloved ones.
For the flame that will set you free mirrors the flame in another.
This is true love."
I thought this was so beautiful. I don't think you have to be Jewish to appreciate that we all need to take a moment to acknowledge our weaknesses, and then recognize our strengths. So, tonight, especially the ladies, acknowledge your strength. You are beautiful, and I know this to be true.
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