I know my posts in the last few weeks of December must have seemed somewhat depressing. But I had a few days at the end of 2023 to reflect more broadly on the year, and I changed my mind.
I had been feeling down, and powerless, regarding the situation of the world in general -- the war in the Middle East, the grim election we face here in the U.S. in 2024 -- and I et that color everything.
But on December 31, I sat down and looked thru my phone at all the pictures I had taken over the course of the entire year. And I realized just how spectacular the year had been, in every way imaginable.
I felt a sense of gratitude and I resolved to make 2024 as good as it can be. There is no reason to believe I can't make a difference -- I have several projects on the go, and I can make them successful.
So -- in terms of how I am feeling about things at the moment -- I would say my mood has improved substantially. And actually, the first few days of 2024 have gone incredibly well. It's been beautiful.
Hoping that continues.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
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