In times of turmoil and change, we need to remember that nothing is static and life is constantly changing all around us. Each door that closes provides us with an opportunity to open another. Faith is an essential aspect of creativity, productivity and healing.
Every End’s A New Beginning
(C) Rabbi Joe Black
March 18, 2020
Every end’s a new beginning.
That takes us to a different place
Every day that this globe is spinning
Disappears without a trace
There’s beauty in our imperfection
Even God took time to rest
Every end’s a new beginning.
Life is more than just a test
With focus and determination
A honed and polished resume
She walked into each situation
Believing that she’d find a way
Her knuckles sore from all the knocking
Her feet were raw from pavement’s pound
Her voice was hoarse from all the talking
Her faith would never run aground
Secluded in his laboratory
Working hard to find a cure
Finding hope in all the stories
Of Salk, of Curie and Pasteur
Each trial that didn’t prove his theory
Forced him to slightly change his course
Although each failure made him weary
His eyes were focused on the source
For all those driven by their passion
To keep on fighting in the breach
For those whose conscience will not cash in
When victory seems out of reach
I praise your stubborn dedication
As you strive to do your best
Every end’s a new beginning
Life is more than just a test
A beautiful poem, but it is hard for us, isolated in our homes, praying that this will end and that we and our loved ones will still be here. I feel as though I am living in the "Twilight Zone." I keep thinking of "I lift my eyes unto the mountains from where comest my help? My help comest from the Lord who made heaven and earth. But, does it? (Forgive my mistakes) With love and good health wishes to you and yours, and all of us.
ReplyDeleteDear Judy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone around the world as we separate ourselves in order to protect everyone from the virus's spread. But physical separation does not have to mean isolation. I thank God for the technology that allows us to be connected. I believe that when the Psalmist wrote - "I lift up my eyes", s/he also meant that our souls can be lifted up. When we look at the beauty of the mountains, we gain perspective. Mountains teach us that distance is relative - what looks small and puny is actually overwhelming and gigantic - it all depends where you stand and look. Our discomfort is small when compared to what others have had to deal with over the ages.
ReplyDeleteGod is the source of our help when we look for the godliness implanted within us - and those whom we love.We can see God's presence everywhere - especially in the courage and dedication of everyone who is working to protect us from the virus: Doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, police and fire personnel, all first responders - even grocery store and delivery workers. Separation does not have to mean isolation - as long as we try to focus on the positive and use everything we have to keep perspective. Shabbat Shalom!