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Counting the Omer-Day 24

We don't usually think of gentleness as a source of power. Yet there's nothing as powerful as true gentleness. Such sensitivity requires that we really tune into others.

Gentleness means we are not harsh, hard, or forceful, especially when dealing in areas which are particularly sensitive or where the other person is vulnerable. Every one of us has areas of their lives that they are sensitive about, where hurts or wounds have left tender reminders or tough scars. If we are gentle, these are respected. We allow and ensure time and space for healing of these wounds.

Counting the Omer-Day 22

Rarely have I seen positive and negative people attracted to one another. People who view life as a series of opportunities and exciting challenges don't want to hear others talk about how bad things are all the time.

John C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Baruch Ata Adonai Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam a-sher ke-d-sha-nu b- mitz-vo-tav, v-tzi-va-nu al s-fi-rat ha-omer.

Counting the Omer-Day 21

We extend our hand to all neighboring states and their peoples in an offer of peace and good neighborliness, and appeal to them to establish bonds of cooperation and mutual help with the sovereign Jewish people settled in its own land. The State of Israel is prepared to do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire Middle East.

Excerpt from Israel's Declaration of Independence

 

There is still a white sail on the horizon opposite a heavy black cloud.

May all that we ask for come to pass.

Counting the Omer-Day 20

The earth grows still  

the lurid sky slowly pales

over smoking borders.

Heartsick, but still living, a people stand by

to greet the uniqueness of a miracle.

Readied, they wait beneath the moon

wrapped in awesome joy, before the light.

A girl and boy step forward,

and slowly walk before the waiting nation:

In work garb and heavy-shod

they climb

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