Savings that Should be Spent

Last night I hosted my synagogue bible study group friends for a pot-luck dinner before study and the Selihot service. I live less than two blocks from our synagogue and with the exception of last year when I was recovering from surgery and one other year, I host a dinner. This service begins a heightened period of preparation for the Jewish New Year, which begins next Sunday night. My friend, Elanor brought a lovely bottle of Israeli wine. As she gave it to me she asked if I was going to save it. Absolutely not!

My days of saving things have ended. There are too many things that have been put away and not used, waiting for a more important time. Magazines and books saved to read for later, and of course, they remain unread. Dishes and glasses sit on a high shelf and rarely used, if at all. I note that the upholstery on my dining room chairs looks a little worn. I am happy that they weren't saved, but rather sat in for many get-togethers with friends. I will try to be economical with money, but generous, or even lavish with things.

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In the next few weeks, I am going to intersperse the more usual blog topics, with a few more spiritual thoughts. We had a wonderful and very thoughtful speaker at our study last night and his talk helped crystallize concerns that had been in my thoughts for the last few months.

It's an absolutely beautiful day in New York City. I'm relaxing and enjoying a day with few places to go and few things to do, but one to simply be thankful for all that's good in my life. Hope your day is filled with all that's happy and good.