From My Notebook

Despite being put through numerous challenges Avraham never lost his faith. Don't stop believing even when things are difficult.

Working together means learning to understand each other not just verbally but with non-verbal communication as well.

The ability to have a second and third try keeps us with a positive outlook on our ability to succeed.

We can reach greater heights when we choose to jump together, rather than individually.

Part of crowning G-d King is accepting Him for who he is. G-d won't always do the things we want and forgiving Him is an essential part of developing a close connection with Him.

While buying an honour for yourself on the high holidays is good, buying it for someone else is great. It is so special to use your hard earned money for someone else's benefit.

Do we always need to ask for more or can we sometimes be satisfied with what we have?

Sometimes when we need help it makes more sense to go straight to the top, rather than proceed through the chain of command.

Sometimes fear holds us back from success.

Just like teachers give children a list of items that they need for the new school year; G-d has given us a list of what we need to be successful in life.

Giving charity isn't a nice thing to do; rather it is the right thing to do. Even if it is against one's nature to give, you can overcome this by making giving to others habitual.

It's important to remember to rely on G-d even when we feel as though we are self-sufficient and that our success comes purely from our own efforts.

Making space for others is what gives us the opportunity to shine even brighter.

The Shabbos before Tisha B'Av is a unique opportunity for us to self-reflect and envision how to become the best version of ourselves.

The importance of protecting ourselves so that when challenges arise we don't feel as though we have to give up.

We don't always have the answers in life and we don't know what the outcome will be. Even when we don't think we can make it to the finish line, we can still take just one more step.

There is room for everyone to shine and your burning bright doesn't take away from others.

Sometimes instead of looking for someone else to take the lead, be the leader that is needed.

What happens when we make a mistake and there are consequences to our actions? The importance of persevering forward even when we don't get what we want.

What would it look like if Korach had had the opportunity to speak with a therapist about his views on Moshe? The importance of shifting focus from others to ourselves.

It is important to base your self-worth on your own perception rather than the perspectives of others.

Sometimes we have jewels in our hands but we mistake the jewels for worthless rocks.

Sometimes when we experience something for the second time it ends up even better and more special than the first (that is, if we allow it to be).

Even when we have a reason to be upset with someone, we can find a better reason not to be upset and instead let it go.

Pesach Sheini teaches us the importance of not giving up and continuing to try even when we think we already failed.