Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Rosh Hashana

It says that on Rosh Hashana the meritorious are written in the book of life and the culpable are written in the book of death. When we look at it it seems improbable. We read and listen to the news during the year, and they speak of evil and corruptness. What about Rosh Hashana? Why are they still around???
I think that with a different interpitation we can understand it better. The meritorious of whom the rabbis speak of are ones who look at all times to make the most of the opportunities god gave them. They look at the beauty of the world and thus they get the most out of it - they LIVE every moment. Their focus is outward so there is much to get out of life.
The culpable, are the ones who's vision is self centerd. For them, the world is dangerous, it is full of people -who are not them! who are not looking out for them!
When your definition of good is limited, your oppurtunity for happiness is limited and your life is limited.
I pray that this year we will be meritorious to look for the happiness of others, not just ourselves, and choose life!