But on the other hand, lets enjoy it

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I understand how people feel. Nowadays, purim is probably more wild because some drink more than is required and then make others annoyed with their behavior. Or maybe someone gets sick from having too much. - Eventhough it's a mitzvah to drink on this day, the problem comes when people drink too much and act too wild and don't focus enough on the message of purim and making the day meaningful. Me personally, I like to see people acting silly but in a good controlled way that makes the day more interesting and joyful.

What helps to enjoy the day is to concentrate on why we are celebrating. We are celebrating because we were almost annihilated by Haman in Persia but we survived. We prayed and fasted and G-d turned around the bad decree. That's why we celebrate. Like some of you probably heard before, G-d is not mentioned in the story but He was there guiding Mordechai and Esther and helping them to save the Jewish people. This story gives us a good lesson about hidden miracles and that He is always there with us even when we don't see Him.
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True, some people might not behave like they should, but we shouldn't let them ruin it for us. And we should still have a good time. I think what we should do is try to be a good example for others to follow.

May we have an enjoyable and meaningful purim
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funny purim post coming soon

some links

Bas Melech has tagged me to pick two blogs I enjoy

And so here's my pick.

Socialworker

Pragmatician

Now you two pick two blogs you enjoy if you want.

Purim post coming soon

A cat tale

I think a stray cat went underneath my building. It must have gotten in from an uncovered hole on the outside. First, I heard it through the chimney and was wondering where exactly it was. Days later, I heard it through the heating vent while talking on the phone. All of a sudden, I hear a loud meow and I went ahhhhh! My friend said, "What happened?" I told my friend that I think I heard a cat in the vent. They said, "You sure it wasn't a mouse?" I said 'I'm sure. It went meow.' Then we continued our conversation.

I haven't heard it recently and so it probably left.

Memories

In elementary school and Junior high on rosh chodesh Adar, while sitting in class, a train of students came in and we followed them out of the room. Then the train with us in back, went into another room and those students joined us. We all went to the yard and danced with music playing in the backround. After the activity, we had to go back to class but always wanted more and said, 'Encore, Encore!'

Man I miss that

Their conversation

I was thinking about a certain message that I wanted to say but wasn't sure how to say it. Then I thought about this song below and thought, that says it perfectly. It's about two babies talking to each other in the womb.


'Conversation in the womb' by Abie Rotenberg

My dear brother, look around and tell me what your eyes behold.
Don't deny that you see, it's only you and me, our existence it is empty, it is cold.

But dear brother, you must have faith that we are not the only ones, cuz' in the distance there's a place, where we'll stand up tall and straight. Oh I believe that there is a world to come.

My dear brother, don't be blind, don't be stubborn, don't be set. Imagination it's alright. But it won't light up the night. What you see is exactly what you get.

But dear brother, you will surely find when all is said and done, that the future it will show, there is so much we don't know. Oh I believe that there is a world to come.
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My dear brother, where have you gone? Is this the moment I have known. I can faintly hear the cry. My dear brother must have died. It's all over now forever I'm alone.

But dear brother, please don't mourn me when my life has just begun. what you hear are sounds of joy. Congratulations it's a boy. Oh I believe that there is a world to come. Yes I believe...
cuz' what you hear are sounds of joy, congulations it's a boy. Soon you'll be with me in this world to come.
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I love songs by Abie Rotenberg and Journeys

The power of song

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At first it was just one
Then it was two
Then three
And the numbers kept growing
No words, just a tune
It flew through the air
Into the ears of others
It was everwhere
Smooth and serene
And but for a moment
They were lifted up
To another place