Animal Soul & G-dly Soul

What is your objective? What will make all the sweat, strained muscles and endless hours in the gym worthwhile?

Deep, deep down lays the soul's oil well. When tapped, it has the ability to provide ample fuel and illumination for the entire world. But what happens when the oil isn't properly channeled? When the oil rig explodes?

Two animated stick men trying to maintain balance on a seesaw-like floor. Can you relate to this scene?

I ask myself: Am I a hypocrite? Who is the real me? How can a mouth that just uttered angry words to a fellow switch over to read G-d's praises?

Purim is super-Kabbalistic. After all, Purim is all about disguise, secrets and intrigue. And there’s no greater secret than who you really are. Actually, there is. It’s the secret of who is Feivel.

Here in Illinois, coupled with the disgust, is an inverse sense of pride at the history of our elected officials' audacity. The upshot is: "That's the way it was, is and forever will be; we might as well laugh at it."

I know G‑d doesn't need any "reminders" about the essential value of His children. But, nevertheless, I thought He might appreciate a few snapshots of the year in review, from my small perspective...