'Life is filled with unanswered questions, but it is the courage to seek those answers that continues to give meaning to life.' -- J.D. Stroube ----------------------------------------------------- Well, if last week we spoke about questions then this week is obviously going to be about answers! This is Episode 132 (S3:E23) Our topic: On Answers As much as the Passover Seder IS about questions as we discussed last week, it is ALSO about sharing timeless and timely answers. They are the kinds of answers that have connected with us from the beginning and still hit home with us tod ..read more

“To ask is to believe that somewhere there is an answer. The fact that throughout history people have devoted their lives to extending the frontiers of knowledge is a compelling testimony to the restlessness of the human spirit and its constant desire to go further, higher, deeper. Far from faith excluding questions, questions testify to faith – that history is not random, that the universe is not impervious to our understand, that what happens to us is not blind chance. We ask, not because we doubt, but because we believe.” --Rabbi Jonathan Sacks -------------------------------------- This i ..read more

'There are no small parts, only small actors.' - Konstantin Stanislavski  -------------------------------------------------- Q: In which relationships in your life are you 'the lead' and in which are you a 'supporter actor' or a 'bit player'?  I know, seems like an odd question, but the truth is that at every moment we are managing different roles for different people in our lives. This week we go deeper into the idea that it's ok at times to not be 'the lead' and that the smaller role we play is not actually small at all. The key for us is appreciating when and where we lead and wh ..read more

'Everything that is past is either a learning experience to grow on, a beautiful memory to reflect on, or a motivating factor to act upon.' --Denis Waitley ---------------------------------------------- What's the first thing you remember in your life? Your first/earliest memory? Not a simple question! Now, do you actually remember it happening or do you know that it happened and more so remember people around you talking about it so often that it's 'become' a memory?  Almost imprinted on your mind... I think I have a pretty good memory (not even sure what that means anymore!), but I ..read more

'Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.' -Vince Lombardi ------------------------------------ Hi all! This is episode 128 (S3:E19) Happy Adar! Purim is on the way! woot woot!!! Our topic this week: Perfection Simple question: Have you ever not started something because you knew that in the end, it would not be perfect? Another simple question: Have you stopped pursuing an idea, a project, or an opportunity because you felt that it wasn't 'just so'? I imagine the answer to both for most of us is 'yes'. Why? Because for whatever reason we are conditio ..read more

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).” ― Mark Twain ---------------------------------------- This is Episode 127 (S3:18) Our topic this week: Following The Majority Picture 2 moments in your mind: The first, where you followed the crowd simply because they were doing something (good or bad), but without any real thought as to why you were there. The second, where you DID NOT follow the crowd and you held your ground, stayed with your logic, reasoning, and point of view. ^ What was the difference? ^ Why in the first did you follo ..read more

'The vision is true north for the soul. It is a permanent, intuitive compass direction for a human being. Every person inevitably strays from the path. Life is an endless experiment and course correction. The vision brings one back to the true path.' --Thomas G. Bandy -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all! This is Episode 126 (S3:E17) Our topic of the week: Sinai Not simply what happened at Sinai. I think we all know that part. ^ But what does Sinai mean for us in the day-to-day? ^ Have we experienced our own 'Sinai' moments? ^ What impact has those mom ..read more

'Singing provides a true sense of lightheartedness. If I sing when I am alone, I feel wonderful. It's freedom.' --Andrea Bocelli ------------------------------------- Hi all! This is Episode 125 (S3:E16) Our topic this week: On Singing The Bible this week tells the tale of the crossing of the sea and the subsequent Song of the Sea recited EVERY SINGLE DAY during the morning Jewish prayer. It's a fascinating thing to me to imagine what the scene must have been like at the sea, hearing 2mm people reciting a song in unison. The power, the spirit, the energy, the emotion, the freedom. ^ Where d ..read more

'Accountability and self-responsibility are critical to our in personal, professional, and public life. However, we often look for those character traits in others, rather than inculcating them in ourselves.' --Vishwas Chavan ---------------------------- Hi all! This is Episode 123 (S3:E14) I hope you had a great week! Our portion of the week is Va'era Our topic of the week is: On When The Boss Is A Dictator  How many of us have worked for a 'Pharoah' in our day? The boss who takes all the credit, dismisses all the blame, points fingers, fires at will, listens to no one... I bet it's a ..read more

'Don't think about why you question, simply don't stop questioning. Don't worry about what you can't answer, and don't try to explain what you can't know. Curiosity is its own reason. Aren't you in awe when you contemplate the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure behind reality? And this is the miracle of the human mind - to use its constructions, concepts, and formulas as tools to explain what man sees, feels and touches. Try to comprehend a little more each day. Have holy curiosity.' --Albert Einstein -------------------------------------------- Hi All! This is Episode ..read more