Where are they now?

afterlife for reference only

When I was young, until recently in my thirties, there were no deaths in my family. And I was almost convinced, although absurd, that there could be no death in my family. I felt blessed and privileged and often thank God for his safekeeping, although we were unworthy. I have lost some friends in the … Read more

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Sing me a sad song

sad song

Sing me the sad song, but I’ll focus on finding hope in the sadness in the hopelessness of life. A reminder of my nothingness, but finding joy in the midst of it all. I’m melancholic at heart, but unforgiving and willing to go on in life. Ironically, sometimes I find comfort in the sadness of … Read more

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Not far from the Kingdom

Path to the kingdom

Not far isn’t sufficient. It is not reaching the goal nor finishing well. Yet it also means one is in the race or gaining momentum towards something worthy. Sometimes faith is just trusting the process, even if we can’t feel it. Faith is beyond the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of this world. Thus, it appears … Read more

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Baruch Hashem Adonai

praise

It is in my prerogative, as a created being in the image of Adonai, to praise the Lord as much as he deserves, at first. The fall of mankind cleft my heart to mend my broken relationship with him. My journey has so far not been so smooth, yet in the sharp edges of pain … Read more

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