Drowning in Despair? Learn from Noach!
The Hebrew term for the flood, Mabul, is related to the word bilbul, which means confusion. The story of Noach shows us how to confront challenging confusion in our lives.
Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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WE FLIP
I saw this NY license plate, recently. The driver told me she is in the business of flipping houses, in real estate. But these words suggest an idea for success and happiness.
We can't control events, but sometimes we can play a part in helping and witnessing improvement. Sometimes, things FLIP for the better and we may feel uplifted. The FLOOD, finally ends for Noach and his family, and there is a RAINBOW of hope, for the future.
If we pay attention and do what we can, some things may FLIP for the better...