Sometimes we take for granted the people closest to us.

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
In honour of L, who has helped me realize
every beautiful emotion imaginable
and for reminding me that being true to myself
will always get me everything I want in life,
however long it takes.

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Published: Saturday, January 2, 2010

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Visitor Comments: 9

(9) Anonymous, January 11, 2010 1:50 AM

Its also the people who we are closest to annoy us the most

Which is why they are related to us. I guess the tension of love and cohesiveness can unfortunately cause friction. We should learn to love the people we take for granted but we should recognize and respect one's personal space and privacy. If we maintain a certain distance, it would help us appreciate the people we love rather than view them as being a perpetual nuisance.

(8) Chaya, January 10, 2010 4:33 PM

far away?

Every time someone complains or laments to me about his /her child moving far away from home, I stop to think..of my four children, 2 are very nearby, 1lives in Israel for 15 yrs and 1 is with HaShem for more than 21 yrs....so how do you measure distance? It's who is in your heart, your soul and your mind forever....that's what counts! Just be grateful to have had these people in your lives and pray that they are with you always and they can be.

(7) D.K. Milgrim- Heath, January 9, 2010 12:10 AM

Being Kind To Others Always Comes Back Tenfold

Being Kind To Others Comes Back Tenfold By D.K. Milgrim-Heath Being kind comes back to others tenfold- Those types of memroes both new or old. Kindness memories improve one's perspective- As they're always beling relived and selective! When thinking back seeing what you've done- Makes happy thoughts appear for everyone. While counting life's blessings we do share- Kindness memories for others everywhere

(6) Anonymous, January 7, 2010 7:39 AM

For LORI , You are always fantastic on Video and I look forward each week to listen to your cheerful face and messages so full of wisdoms. What you were trying to say was " Man proposes and Gd disposes" or in German " Der Mensch denkt und G-TT lenkt ( man thinks and Hashem leads). This week was a most wonderful message and Oh! so very TRUE! Thanks for your "not to be missed" messages---- they are wonderful, Anne Ruth COHN ( as of today ALIVE!!!!!) Best wishes and Kol Tuv,

(5) Lori's mom, January 5, 2010 10:08 PM

love

I miss you too. I appreciate how, no matter how busy you are, and I know you have many commitments to your family, your teaching, your fundraising for your young mother's birthright project, when I call, you always put everything on hold so we can have a good talk...as if you had all the time in the world, just for your mother!

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About the Author

Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Lori Palatnik is an author and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio and has lectured on five continents, illuminating traditional practices and life-styles for our contemporary world. She and her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, live in Washington, DC, where she is Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project. Lori is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond—The Shabbat Experience Step-by-Step"; "Remember My Soul", which explains the Jewish concepts of soul and the afterlife and a guide to anyone who has ever lost a loved one; and "Gossip—Ten Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul", featured on "Dr. Laura" and FoxNews.com.

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