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To be a kinder, gentler and more compassionate human, reflect and act on this wisdom from Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. "Recognize when the needs of others are greater than your own. The Sefer Chasidim offer an example: 'A man walking on a narrow road comes across another man carrying a heavy load, walking in the opposite direction. Even if he has arrived first, the man without the load should step onto thee shoulder of the road, even it is is muddy, so that the other man can pass by.' "

Applied to modern living this could mean:
  • Stopping your car allowing a pedestrian to cross an intersection;

  • Allowing merging traffic to enter your car lane;
  • Holding a door open for someone carrying heavy packages;
  • Giving your seat on a crowded bus or train to a pregnant woman or elderly person.
While these courtesies are clearly obvious, too often we are either neglectful or, worse, take a 'me first' attitude. By being more considerate we make life easier, more pleasant for others.
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Victor M. Parachin ... 

a Vedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Sadly, Victor passed away in August 2025, but his blog continues. Janet Parachin, his partner of 45 years, shares quotes from his books and articles each week. 

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