The Thunder
Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi
We tend to confuse bravery with lack of fear. Wrong! Bravery is when we act DESPITE our fear. We’re all afraid of something, and that’s actually a good thing! Fear can keep you from danger, and fear can straighten out your life when it’s headed in the wrong direction. There’s an ancient teaching that says the purpose of thunder is to wake us from
We tend to confuse bravery with lack of fear. Wrong! Bravery is when we act DESPITE our fear. We’re all afraid of something, and that’s actually a good thing! Fear can keep you from danger, and fear can straighten out your life when it’s headed in the wrong direction. There’s an ancient teaching that says the purpose of thunder is to wake us from our slumber. It’s a way of saying when fear leads to action, it’s a good fear.