Israelis argue, complain and criticize. A lot. Israelis are loud, nosey, opinionated and brutally honest. Being polite or diplomatic is not our strong suite.
Living in Israel is not easy. Our „neighborhood” is not nice – this current war with Hamas is just one example… In addition, Israelis themselves can be very difficult.
So what’s the point? Why bother?
It’s very simple (and yet very complicated). The answer is LOVE.
Love your neighbor as yourself, as if he or she was you. I’m sure this sounds like a nice theory to many but just that – a theory. In Israel it’s not theory, it is reality. It’s not something conscious and it’s not taught in school. It’s just considered „doing the right thing”, „being a good person”.
Israel is like a family. Brothers may beat each other up, may not even speak to each other but when one is bullied…
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Iul 28, 2014 @ 18:07:43
LOVE is the answer. I know. Thank you for this powerful post! Thank you. Love, Amy
Aug 21, 2014 @ 04:15:50
It is true,AmyRose, love is the answer !!!
Sorry,now I struggle with the thought to continue or discontinue the activity this blog and thus creates delays in responses. I hope that better times will come and I will have the patience to continue !
Aug 21, 2014 @ 04:46:09
Life is circular and flows and ebbs like the ocean. The dips come yes. Life gets tough yes. I have just come out of 18 months of brutal LIFE to the point I was asking IF I could continue my photography and my blog. I persisted even on the days I felt dead. I encourage you to keep your blog going. If you slow down, that is OK. If you have to stop for a while that is OK too. It is your choice for I do not know the circumstances of your life. I do know how it just about did me in to continue what I do at Petals and all the rest I do behind the scenes. My strength is slowly returning as is my HOPE that life as I know it, is returning. I shall keep you in my prayers. (((HUGS))) Amy