An apple blossom seems like the ultimate in fragile, useless beauty. It lasts for just a brief, lovely moment before the wind blows it away. But without the blossom’s power to attract, there would be no fruit.
How has something you’ve lost made possible something that you’ve gained?
St. Patrick’s Day is a good holiday for being (or claiming to be) Irish and for the color green. Not such a good day for snakes.
What parts of your identity do you celebrate?
The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates Esther’s clever defeat of the evil Haman, saving the Jewish people. It’s celebrated by engaging in a great deal of drinking and silliness, which is not the way most people expect to deal with evil and oppression.
How have you used silly or surprising ways to fight wrongdoing?
Some people see the world through rose colored glasses. Some see the world through lenses that are tinted grey. They are equally right about the colors of the world.
What helps you to take off your tinted glasses so that you can see the world through someone else’s eyes?
Sure, you can take care of yourself, but it adds a little shine when someone who loves you touches up around the edges.
Who helps you to feel your best?
