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The Person Next Door
Sometimes we take for granted the people closest to us.
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January 2, 2010
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About the Author
Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio, and is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond: The Shabbat Experience Step-By-Step," "Remember My Soul - What to do in Memory of a Loved One," and co-author of "Gossip: 10 Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul." She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel, including featured talks at Yale, Brown and Penn. She lives in the Washington D.C. area, with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik. Lori is the Founder of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings over 1,000 women to Israel each year from ten different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage. She is the busy mother of five children, ages 24 to 14; and her son, Zev, just finished serving as a sharpshooter in the IDF. Her weekly video blog, "Lori Almost Live" is a popular feature on aish.com, viewed by over 50,000 people each month.
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(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!