Finding Emunah

Yesterday, my friend and I were talking, and he said to me, “Hana, when are you going to blog again?” I laughed and said, “I don’t know. I blogged last week. I have to be inspired to blog.” He responded, “Well, let’s learn Torah.” And here I am today, after that conversation, feeling inspired.

Today, after leaving my friend’s house, I found myself thinking deeply about friendship, about the friendships I’ve gained over the years and the ones I’ve had to let go of. There are people I once spoke to who are no longer part of my life. And then there are those who stayed.

The last couple of weeks have been so busy that I barely had time to do the things I actually wanted to do. Life has been full with work, kids, responsibilities, planning, and constant movement.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized something important, life is not a competition. Not with other women. Not with anyone.

I’ve been a mom to my boys for many years, and motherhood has already taught me so much about strength, patience, and love. But there is something about my daughter that has pushed me to grow even more spiritually. Maybe it’s the questions she asks, the honest, curious ones that make you pause and really think.

The past couple of weeks, everyone has been focused on New Year’s resolutions, goals, and fresh starts. And while I love seeing people motivated and inspired, I realized something about myself. I didn’t set New Year’s resolutions, not because I don’t believe in growth, but because my New Year already passed.