Passover. A wonderful time for family and community. We gather around the festive Seder table to relive the exodus out of Egypt.
Whether the Haggadah (story of the exodus) takes you 30 minutes or 2 hours, it sounds like a simple story, The Jews were slaves, and then got out free. As a result, we celebrate with Matzah, wine, bitter herbs and the most delicious brisket.
But think about this for a second: The slavery lasted 210 years, not just days or months. In other words, these Jews had never known a day of freedom in their lives. Their only reality was slavery. Coupled with the fact that Egypt's track record for escaped slaves was a big round zero.
This is exactly the message of Passover. Sometimes we can find ourselves in a place where there does not seem to be an exit from a tough situation. Or sometimes there might be a formidable obstacle preventing us from achieving our goals. And Passover shows us that miracles are possible. We can and should believe in a brighter tomorrow. Yesterday's reality of slavery bears no weight against tomorrow's opportunity for freedom, growth, and the ability to pursue our dreams.
This Passover, open yourself up to a miraculous future!
Wishing you and your family a happy and liberating Passover.
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