So, this past
week I have been thinking about the many masters in Art, Literature,
Mathematics, Philosophy, Science, Inventions (now High Tech), Plumbers,
Electricians, and a mountain of others who help to make our lives smoother. I have
recently met a few Menschen (Yiddish) who are just caring, thoughtful, gentle
people who are a pleasure to run into unexpectedly! After considering why I
like to fall into the graces of such people, I realized that they do not dwell
in large numbers! They remember details about you that you want remembered. They
have a compliment to offer you when most needed and least expected. There
are usually no prizes handed out for their contributions, (although I have a
good friend here who has been awarded "Volunteer of the Year").
Some have a
dignity that is difficult to describe---they wear it, walk it, speak it, and
never leave the house without it! I am very attracted to it. I remember once
remarking to someone--ultra many years ago----that I would love to be "demure",
if only for a few hours!
Well, I have
been told that I am "a real mensch", a very caring person, and I do
make an effort to be that. It is not fully natural, however, or at least it
does not always feel that way. I do know, though, that it has to be easier, for
me anyway, than being a master!
Funny how many
masters are so wound up in their mastery that they fail at being a
mensch------a great Yiddish (also German, of course) word is the noun
"menschlekeit": the practice or quality of being a fine and real
human being.
So I am
offering a welcome substitute for genius---BECOME A MENSCH---or more of one if
you are one already!
It seems people
need us as much as plumbing and court trials!
Yom Kippur
coming up---next week---fasting for your sins---after apologizing this past
week for any offense or insult we may have incurred upon any individual or
group.
Fun to be with
you,
MISS RHEINGOLD
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