(69) Anonymous , September 30, 2009

great!

Thanks! this is a phenomenal piece, perfect graphics and sound, with good editing. excellent message! great job, aish. you did it again.

(68) Anonymous , September 29, 2009

this so inspired me i shared it with every one i know it was beautifullydone and such a powerful message thank you

(67) Silvy , September 22, 2009

Very moving nice to listen and made me realise that Hashem see my heart...

(66) ANON , September 18, 2009

a beautiful video it makes you realize that growing is a hard and long process and if you dont c the progress its still there and hashem sees it so dnt wry

(65) David , September 18, 2009

Trully inspirational. Brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much. The zechus is with you guy. So special.

(64) Sarah Leah , September 18, 2009

I love this piece!

I keep coming back to this piece, again and again. I just love it! It reminds me of when Rabbi Akivah didn't think he could go to yeshiva and learn. When he was out for a walk, he noticed that a rock had been worn away by small drops of water. Then he thought, if water can wear away rock, then words of Torah can get into my head. And this was the beginning of his journey. L'Shana Tovah to Jews everywhere!

(63) ANON , September 18, 2009

Amazing, Just like the Shofar one breath such a loud voice comes out, same thing in life work on the little things first then the world opens in forn of you

(62) joey , September 18, 2009

GISV roots are dead

Hope is eternal

(61) Anonymous , September 17, 2009

Thank you

I will send this to my sons, I know that this will answer so many questions. Shana Tova

(60) Eric , September 17, 2009

What wisdom!

Change to our lot in life happens slowly. Patience allows us to change our luck. Things happen gradually. Doing something about our lives takes work but it's worth it in the end, since baby steps add up.

(59) Dawn Debus , September 17, 2009

simply beautiful!

(58) Miriam Pineles , September 17, 2009

Strength of the Bamboo.

It is this process of growth of the Bamboo that makes it such a strong member of the plant family. Taking the time to be nourished by "water" (ie. Torah, food, loves ones)creates immense growth and strength of body and mind.

(57) Moshe K , September 17, 2009

so too with national redemption

So it is with the redemption of our nation. At the beginning it may not be recognized as such because it seems so small, secular, materialistic. Many ask: is this the redemption we prayed for? The Divine spiritual ideal of the final redemption - which requires a great and strong physical body to receive it - works beneath the surface to first prepare its earthly foundation and receptacle. But we should not be discouraged nor disillusioned, rather keep watering and enable that great soul to reveal itself. The Sages described the generation of Messiah, saying it is good on the inside and evil on the outside, therefore we mustn't judge by what is presently revealed, rather see what is growing within and help lead it to its full expression.

(56) Dianne Melson , September 17, 2009

This was so wonderful...

My strongest desire is to be able to grow like that,to touch and help the people i come into contact with,to have the strength and light of the Lord our God, to be after his heart and about his business..To be a strong help in uncertain times... Bless to you All

(55) Tony Perry , September 16, 2009

Inspirational

How very true.. life is a journey and it takes time for us to realize not only what we need to change in our life but to make changes to what happens around us. This only happens when we take stock in ourselves and have our friends and family to support us. Our friends are our source of nurishment and God's spirit and lessons from the Torah help us grow. L'Shana Tova

(54) Anonymous , September 16, 2009

Incredible

Wow! Such an amazing metaphor. You guys are so special. Shana tova!

(53) Alex Krawzow , September 16, 2009

Tip of the Iceberg

Not everything in life is so easily apparent and so easily noticed.One must have patience to overcome, on occasion, insurmountable odds and never lose hope and always try to be strong. Shana Tova

(52) Karen Norris , September 16, 2009

What a wonderful thing to remember. Years arent wasted but are growth underneath it all. Thanks Karen

(51) Collette Batten , September 16, 2009

Truth is so woderful!

There are so many examples like this such as the Redwoods. Those trees have to grow together to beable to stand the strong winds. Yet see how tall and old they get. I didn't know this about Bamboo.

(50) Pedro Acevedo , September 16, 2009

Wonderful insight

We all come to a mature point in which our growth is complete. What we ares suppossed to do once this is done is already written. Let our patient development become what Creation expects from us.

(49) marlene klotz , September 16, 2009

beautiful and reflective....

Anything worthwhile that results in beauty requires time and patience. Sadly, everyone is in a hurry to see the fruit of their labors appear overnight.

(48) miriamwcohen , September 16, 2009

jUST BEAUTIFUL

VERY TRUE, BUT WE DON'T LOOK AT LIFE THAT WAY; WE SHOULD; THIS IS JUST A BEAUTIFUL PIECE, MUSIC AND PHOTOS.

(47) angela , September 16, 2009

lovely, and very much neded, does anyone know what kind of trre that is in the video???

(46) Anonymous , September 16, 2009

I liked the video because it showed that just because we don't see ourselves changing on the outside we really are on the inside. And even if we don't feel any change we really are.

(45) Chaya , September 16, 2009

inspiring

This true story is very inspiring. This is also about raising children. We "water them (teach them Torah and Chassidus). Fertilize them (feed them kosher food) Then after so many years we finally see their growth and start shepping nachas.

(44) , September 16, 2009

I love it ,was send to me by my frien tanchs.

(43) Shlomo Cohen , September 15, 2009

G-D IS GREAT !!!!!!

ITS SIMPLY UNBELIEVEBLE HOW G-D SHOWS US HIS WISDOM EVEN FROM A PLANT YOU CAN LEARN FROM A TREE THIS IS FOR WE TO THANK ALL OF THE BLESSINGS THAT WE HAVE THANKS ONLY TO HIM

(42) Joey , September 15, 2009

Thank you! This was quite inspiring. Now if only I wouldn't keep forgetting to water myself... God bless!

(41) Anonymous , September 15, 2009

Oh, thank you so much:-)

(40) Marsha Greenberg , September 15, 2009

SO MOVING!

I loved this very moving and inspirational video. It sends a fantastic message, one that needs to be heard everyday, especially this time of year! Shana Tova!

(39) Wilder Sánchez , September 15, 2009

תודה רבה

תודה רבה

(38) Bro. K. Ramesh , September 15, 2009

VERY ENCOURAGING

This film encouraged me a lot and boosted my hope in God. Thank You.

(37) Carlos Luna , September 15, 2009

Thank you so much for this amazing video. It remind me that it takes, time and perseverance to see results in our way to grow up. Shana Tova!

(36) adelle , September 15, 2009

so inspirational

we dont always see how far we have come in our walk and sometimes we feel no progress has been made but this video really opens your eyes to the understanding that change is not always instant no matter how much we want it ! sometimes it takes time ,patience ,perserverance and trust in god.Thankyou so much for this i have shown it to my employees as a encouragement and it has impacted us all.

(35) Zelig Pliskin , September 15, 2009

VERY INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING

This film shows a message we all need to hear and keep in mind. Day by day as we read and learn inspiring material it has an influence on us. It requires regular learning and thinking. We might not see the change at first. But eventually it's clearly noticeable.

(34) Anonymous , September 15, 2009

Thank you for that film on the bamboo.

The film tells us not to give up but stay the course.Shana Tova to every one at Aish.com.

(33) Esty , September 15, 2009

Just what I needed...

Thank you so much for this inspirational video. This is exactly the lesson I needed to hear right now, not to be discouraged, but to keep moving forward and then growth will appear. Thank you again. Kasiva v'chasima tova!

(32) Daniel C. Arendt , September 15, 2009

Thank You For This Priceless Gift!

Thank you a million times over for this beautiful piece that reminds every last person on earth has value, limited only by their own doubt or fear of others. Thank you for this priceless gift.

(31) Manasseh , September 15, 2009

Never lose hope!

This film has taught me that even though one is down and feels hopeless (chas v'shalom), nevertheless, one is encouraged to improve himself and one day, like the Bamboo in the film, he grows and grows. NEVER EVER GIVE UP! Shana Tova.

(30) Mike R. , September 14, 2009

We are all of one faith.

Although I am of a different faith we all lead our lives through and with God. One must always reflect and take stock of our actions through our daily lives so we may continually answer in a positive way the question: " If God is in everyone then how will I treat the next person I meet?"

(29) Larry , September 14, 2009

Thank you!

Very inspiring, gives me a LOT to think about.

(28) Raisy , September 14, 2009

touched

I'm so moved by this. It is so true. The important things in life take time--and we need to keep watering. This was so timely; I was feeling discouraged. May you be blessed, Aish.com, for the constant inspiration you provide.

(27) , September 14, 2009

Hashem is One

Your movie is so meaningful-it reinforces to me that Hashem's truths and unifying principles are manifest in all life.

(26) Malky , September 14, 2009

Two drops of water ...

... are rolling down my cheeks. One heart full of hope swells just a little more. Thank you ... and Shanah tovah! :)

(25) Anonymous , September 14, 2009

easy to identify w/

I was particularly able to identify w/ the man in the video. Growth can be very hard to attain.

(24) Petra , September 14, 2009

I am grateful for this video.

Thank you

(23) Binyamin Ben David , September 14, 2009

So Sweet

This film is so good.....it can give inspiration to ALL sections of the community no matter HOW observant they think they are. Shanna tova...keep up the good work

(22) Sue , September 14, 2009

Thankyou to all at Aish.com, for the most amazing inspiritional video "The Chinese Bamboo", it has given me great encouragement, hope that ha-Shem is working behind the scenes in our lives and to keep pushing ahead learning, then the results will come. I long to convert, but due to family circumstances I am not able to just yet. Thankfully I am able to go to Shule and keep Shabbat the best I can. For me, with Rosh HaShanah approaching, the sound of the Shofar calling, Ha-Shem is touching each and everyones lives in a different way to encourage us. "The Chinese Bamboo" spoke to my heart so much and has encouraged me to dig deeper, show more kindness and patience, then the blessing will be greater. Thankyou for this wonderful video, and the great teaching that comes through Aish.com, I am very, very grateful for this fantastic site. Shana Tova,

(21) Anonymous , September 14, 2009

you have given me hope

As my family enters its fifth year attending an orthodox shul, this really hit home. We are finally shomer shabbat, and have a fully kosher home. Sometimes it DOES take a long time for things to mature.

(20) Anonymous , September 14, 2009

THANKS

THANKS FOR THE AMAZING VIDEO.. I THINK MANY PEOPLE RELATE TO THIS PROLEM.. I KNOW I CERTAINLY DO.. IT GAVE ME GREAT CHIZUK TO KNOW THAT SOMETHING "TANGIBLE AND REAL" CAN TEACH US THIS HARD TO LEARN LESSON IN LIFE! SHANA TOVA AND THANKS!

(19) David , September 14, 2009

beautiful movie and nice music

yet there is deaper meaning to trusting God and putting our roots down....we can hide we can reject truth but that wont get us to the next level in life. time to be real...thanks David.

(18) suzanne , September 14, 2009

what an inspiring video. Many of us feel like that young man, and this message encourages us not to feel down, and to the contrary have hope that we are on the right track. Thank you! SHANA TOVA UMESUKA.

(17) Anonymous , September 14, 2009

This is such encouragement to me. I am the only one in my family who is religious, and there are no other religious people within 5 hours of me. I do the best I can, but feel so isolated and alone - and struggle to maintain the effort to move forward some days. I feel as though I never make any progress. I will now think of this video when I am discouraged. Thank you.

(16) , September 13, 2009

Wonderful indeed. I consider the comparison as a direct definition of what growth is. Fantastic.

(15) Paul , September 13, 2009

Shana tova everyone

Shana tova everyone All the best Paul - Berkeley California

(14) anonymous man , September 13, 2009

Was very touching and fitting for the time of year, thanks Aish.com!!!!

(13) Celia Leal , September 13, 2009

The Chinese bamboo

Dear SIrs, I deeply enjoyed this video: It is truly a message of hope and trust in Our God. And we need also to rejoice with our everyday efforts . Shaná Tová and Blessings to all of Aish,. org ! Shalom!

(12) Lilian , September 13, 2009

Thanks for this video. i shared it like a holiday card have a great New year!!!!!

(11) fara chang valdes , September 13, 2009

This is highly encouraging! Patience leads to maturity and the Lord deals with us individually. He's never late. L'Shanah Tovah!!! May this year be your sweetest! :-))

(10) Anonymous , September 13, 2009

WOW!

thank you for this truly inspiring and true message. I could not have read it at a better time in my life. I needed the encouragement. thank you so much.

(9) sarah , September 13, 2009

Beautiful

Its a beautiful video and very meaningful. It gives hope and strength. Thank you so much for sharing it. Shana Tova

(8) YONO , September 13, 2009

IMPRESIONANTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BS"D "Que seais inscriptos en el libro de todo lo bueno" IMPRESIONANTISÍMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(7) Anonymous , September 13, 2009

This was exactly the type of clip i needed to see right now.

(6) Anonymous , September 13, 2009

Card

this was beautiful - would have loved for you to offer this and other things a Jewish Greeting cards from individual people as a free service. Can you do this???

(5) ruth housman , September 13, 2009

every drop counts

This is so achingly beautiful. It speaks for itself. Happy New Year!

(4) Sarah Leah , September 13, 2009

A Mirror Moment

I LOVE this piece! It really touched the deepest part of my neshamah. Shanah Tovah

(3) anne , September 13, 2009

The beuaty around us

sometimes 50 years have come and gone ....sometimes we no longer are watering our plants....some die some hold on and are revived in the brief periods we water again but we can always rejoice in the beauty that is part of this world...mostly in the children, the light and nature that HaShem gave to all of us....even those of us that must deal with sadness, sickness and disappointment It is there for us especially on Rosh HaShanna and every day to sustain us through the coming winter until spring again

(2) Natalie , September 13, 2009

Beautiful

What a beautiful movie with such a deep message for us all

(1) Joey , September 13, 2009

Great movie.

What a beautifully made movie with a deep timely message. Shana tova to all.