The website upworthy.com recently posted this
video. (If you can, click
here to watch it, then read on.)
Anyone who has lived in New York City knows that just about every subway
ride involves a panhandler or two or eight walking up and down the car, telling
their story, and asking for money. The
story often involves a large family, a fall from grace, unexpected expenses
such as from an injury, or accolades that no longer help the person. This man took that story (and its usual
cadence) and flipped it on its head, turning it into a tale of success and
happiness.
T’shuvah, “repentance,” shares its root
with the word lashuv, to turn. The point of making T’shuvah is that we try
to turn away from the behavior we wish to change. We alter our path, try to take a different
course, and make active changes in our lives.
It is a turn towards a positive change in our lives. The Upworthy video shows a different aspect
of T’shuvah: once we have made successful changes in our lives, it is good to
celebrate, to acknowledge the good things that we or others have done, and to
take a hand shake, a high five, or a hug.
Our own positive changes can have lasting impact on others, inspiring
them to change because they see that it is possible.
(DNY)
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