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A warm welcome to everyone joining us today, wishing you all peace and blessings. Let's delve into a piece of wisdom from our sacred Torah, particularly from the Book of Proverbs, specifically, Chapter 15, Verse 1: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
In our daily interactions, we often face disagreements, conflicts, or misunderstandings. It's part of life, part of being human. Yet, our sacred text reminds us that it's not these conflicts that define our relationships or experiences, but how we respond to them. The verse teaches us the power of softness, the strength in gentleness, and the might in patience.
A soft answer, a gentle response, has the power to turn away wrath, to diffuse tension, to foster understanding. Yet, a harsh word, a response made in anger or frustration, only stirs up more anger, more conflict, more misunderstanding. This lesson, though simple, is profound.
In our homes, in our workplaces, in our communities, let's strive to respond with soft answers. Let's remember the power of our words, the impact of our responses. Let's remember that with a single soft answer, we can turn away wrath, we can foster peace, we can make our world just a bit kinder, gentler, and more understanding.
May we all have the wisdom and patience to respond with soft answers, to turn away wrath, and to bring about more peace in our world. Thank you for joining me today. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.