HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO....

ME!

This Shabbos is my birthday. I love birthdays. And I hate birthdays. It is nice to have a day to celebrate the day that you were born. It is nice to get presents, have a party, treat yourself out, feel important and special.

But for me, birthdays are also a time of reflection. What have I done this past year? What have I accomplished? What are my goals for this coming year, what do I want to accomplish before my next birthday? I think everyone should take the time to assess where they are in life and where they are going at least once in awhile. Birthdays are a good time to do that.

I always had a problem with the passage of time, with feeling like I didn't use my time wisely, and wishing I could stay in the present and not move on. But G-d willing, this year will be THE YEAR for me, for all my goals, and for all good things to come true.

I would like to take this time to bless all of you. We are given a special power on our birthdays to give brachos to other people. I pray that everyone's cups will run over with blessing, physically and spiritually. May you all have clear direction in life, true happiness always, good health, and a good livelihood. Whoever wishes to find their soul mate, may you find them this year! Whoever needs a blessing for children, may you be celebrating a new birthday very soon. May G-d grant you all of your hearts desires for good, and may we all have clarity and the strength to always make the right decisions.

I wish everyone all the best, and I will have you in mind on my birthday. G-d willing, may we celebrate the coming of Moshiach very soon, before my next birthday!