Noah's Arc - Are we Saved Yet?

Why is it that we constantly feel like we are drowning? The bills, the family responsibilities, the lack of sleep on Monday mornings? How do you think the creatures felt on the Arc? No, not the St. Louis Arc (although it's worth a visit!) - Noah's Arc. The formula is simple: build something that will float in water, put 2 of each creature in it and nature will take it's course! Of course if your creation ends up in one of the parallel worlds, please do not blame anyone!

Our lives are flooded by all sorts of things and all types of people that can cause our destruction. So who is going to save us? G-d is always watching, but if you sit on your...chair...and don't take action, my dear Adams and Eves, you might as well have been one of those creatures that missed the train to the the original Arc and forgot their iPhone at home.

This week reverse the flood of negative emotions into a flood of kindness towards other people. Just today I spoke to someone about job hunting , remember A2?. As we know the market is flooded with resumes - so how do you swim out? How does that Arc look so people can sign up? Well, you try and try again. You ask your friends for help. You interview.

What about those that are at home parents? Yes my dear A. and M. you! (Strangely enough more than 2 people have those initials so it applies ot all of you!) Family responsibilities can be challenging especially with little kids. Just delegate everything to your significant other...just kidding. Don't over do it. Kids need moms and dads that are there for them and are not flooded with the weight of the world.

So if you could speak to Noah right now (I just spoke to his wife a today, her name starts with M.), what would you ask? If you were on a boat and it was drowning, who would you save? If you were pouring a cup of wine would you let it overflow? Think about it.

Let's fill our life with good things and divine energy, but also keep in mind that if you pour a cup of wine that overflows, you might as well have poured some wine on the floor. Do what you can for others, but also take good care of yourself spiritually. Your family and friends will feel your spirit illuminating even when times are tough.

So this week have a little Challah (G. you will appreciate the humor) or something smaller if you prefer, but in either case don't over do it! Another P4 for M. on recommending G.'s book.

Blessings and Good Shabbos!