Finding Emunah

Every morning, we’re blessed to wake up, to take a deep breath, and start a new day. Another opportunity. We get busy focusing on our goals, to-do lists, and the destinations we need to reach it’s easy to forget the One who makes it all possible.

I came across a poster at work that said, “Be kind to your mind.” At first glance, it struck me as a gentle reminder to speak more kindly to myself. But the more I stared at those words, the deeper their meaning became. It wasn’t just about positive self-talk, it was about truly recognizing my own strength, wisdom, and resilience, things I rarely give myself credit for.

As I sit on the plane heading back home, I find myself filled with gratitude. I thank Hashem for the miracles He has given me and for the emunah He has given me throughout this crazy journey.

As I sat down yesterday, a realization hit me. I was reminded of how far I have come, where I am now, and the journey I've explored. This summer has been incredible, filled with moments that seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye.

Too often in my life, I've been my own worst critic. Too many times, I've been at war with myself rather than at peace. I've realized that I was born to have peace, and happiness in my life. But first, I had to learn to love myself. Sometimes, I hear that voice in the back of my head telling me what I should have done. We are constantly at war with ourselves, comparing ourselves to others and feeling too little.

If you don’t love your job, then you’re doing it wrong. I can not tell you how much this resonates with me because I absolutely love everything about my job as a preschool teacher.

Do you ever have those days where you just need to get away from everyone, and everything, and just be alone? It’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel the need to escape. For me, talking to Hashem is the best therapy out there.

Shabbat ended just 30 minutes ago, I found myself standing in my driveway, gazing into the most beautiful, precious, big brown eyes. At that moment, I fell in love with life all over again.

Yesterday was a day that began with uncertainty and ended with clarity. I woke up, tears filled my eyes, and a sense of emptiness weighed heavy on my heart. I found myself standing at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take. The decision I had to make the doubt and hesitation running in my mind for weeks. I was driving myself insane.

In life, some moments unfold beautifully. With patience, Bitachon, and Emunah we can truly see miracles happening to us every day. We live in a world of uncertainty, misery, and hate. But there is something out there that exists that has the power to heal wounds, care for others, ignite the soul, and bring others – love. Love, in its own forms, has the ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

In this life we live in, I truly believe that every person we meet is brought into our lives for a reason. There are no coincidences, no accidents. Even in moments of pain and hurt, there is a lesson waiting to be learned, a growth waiting to unfold.

Have you ever experienced the overwhelming joy of seeing your prayers answered? Maybe you've poured your heart out to Hashem, seeking His guidance, or healing, and then you witness his faithfulness in action. It's an incredible feeling, isn't it?