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Yes, We Can!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

By Chana Weisberg

How often are we presented with circumstances—a friend in need, a challenge in our lives that we need to overcome, or a spiritual struggle.

We tell ourselves, or those who are seeking our help, “Oh, I just can’t. It’s too much for me. I’m not capable.”

Can’t, or won’t?

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Posted: Aug 20, 2009

thank you

Chana
I loved the message and so apt for Rosh Chodesh Elul. Our mind can come up with a million excuses for not taking action- simply because we don't want to undertake that "burden" - Thank you for your analogy that literally "drove the point home!"
Wishing you a good month and a good year

Posted By Susan Barth, Beit Shemesh, Israel

Posted: Aug 16, 2009

Pictures Added A Lot

I loved the pictures of the muddy road and the wagon on this one. The pictures made it easier to visualize the story.

Thanks, Chana! This was good--what you say usually is.

Posted By Melissa, Fort Kent, ME

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Chana Weisberg is on the editorial staff of chabad.org. She is the author of Tending the Garden: The Unique Gifts of the Jewish Woman and Divine Whispers: Stories that Speak to the Heart and Soul and lectures worldwide on issues relating to women, faith, relationships and the Jewish soul.

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