What Are You Refusing To See?

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called “What Are You Refusing To See?“Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi’s incredible book, Divine Information, opened my eyes in explaining about “Torah and Science,” how G-d’s word to us in the Torah is fully and absolutely divine from Hashem.

The Torah was given in 1,312 BCE, before most of the discoveries of the world, modern science, and tools like telescopes and microscopes. Yet, the Torah tells us secrets of the world and science long before they were known.

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More Daring than a Prison Break

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called “More Daring Than A Prison Break.”

Unlike the Jews that came as refugees from the horrors of the concentration camps and expelled from a multitude of the Arab nations, the Palestinians have been supported all this time by the Arab League, the United Nations, and the West capitulating to Arab oil dependence and ongoing fight against an encroaching Russia in the Middle East. There is no question that the Palestinians have squandered billions of dollars in aid, spent decades engrossed in terror, maintained unrealistic goals to “have it all,” and passed over many chances for achieving their people’s autonomy. If only their efforts at building tunnels to escape from prison as well as to get into Israel and attack, murder, and kidnap innocents would be channeled instead toward building solid institutions to advance the governing of their people, educating and growing prosperity, and living in freedom and peace, side-by-side with their neighbor, Israel.

While I am sure that there are many good Palestinians who are deserving of autonomy and opportunity, unfortunately, their corrupt leaders and terrorists have been brainwashed by radical Islam and have used the Palestinian people as political pawns leaving many still languishing in refugee camps today. In stark contrast, the Jewish freedom fighters, who also endured incredible hardships, focused their efforts towards their independence, and even those taken prisoner managed to escape again and again until they made their way back to Israel to celebrate the achievement of the independence of their people. Like many things in life, setting the right goal is half the battle, and a goal of life and freedom is a much more compelling vision and driving force than ever hate and terror will be.

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The Mind’s Eye

The mind’s eye can see what the real eye’s don’t.Perhaps, we see something (or not) and then rationalize it away or use any other of the cognitive biases to not pay attention or distort the facts and the truth.
Not sure why this 3rd eye is off-center and also looks upside down (with the eyelashes on the bottom).
The age old question is whether it would it be better to have the extra eye in the back of your head?
360-degree vision, way cool!
Now if we can add some high-tech sensors to augment our eyes then we could also routinely see at night, in fog, etc.
It isn’t true that what you don’t see can’t hurt you. 
Eyes wide open, and pay very good attention!  😉
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The Worst Leadership

Way too many “leaders” like this: 

I must see where my people are going, so that I can lead them.

These are leaders that are much more followers than any sort of leaders.

Or worse yet are leaders that lead people in the wrong (bad) direction.

In fact, these leaders “sin,” but also they cause others to sin as well. 

They are bad apples and serve as bad examples to others too! 

A good leader is a shining example and mentor and these people are gems to find! 

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Do Three Eyes Help Us See Better?

Eyes right, left, and straight ahead. 

What if we had eyes in the back of our heads?

Now, you don’t have to look over your shoulder. 

360-degree vision is that better 20/20 hindsight!  😉

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Take Me To Your Leader

Is there a leader in the house?

Anyone, anyone a leader here…

I need to find a leader.

Someone who I can look up to.

Who feels deeply, compassionately, and honestly cares about others. 

With faith and integrity, and who does the right thing, regardless. 

They inspire, rarely tire, and seek to make us all more than we otherwise are. 

Imbued with discerning insight and an ageless wisdom. 

Carrying forth a great vision, and a path and passion to get us there. 

They bring unity, and stand alongside each and every one of us. 

Never an autocrat, a bureaucrat, or a stinkin’ rat. 

Just someone who is a genuine leader.  😉

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)