Speaking of getting FAT!
We charged ahead to Deuteronomy 32:15 today and spent our hour with Rabbi Citrin discussing the concept of ‘fat & kicked’.
While “Fat” describes our greed, overindulgence and gluttony; “Kicked” could refer to our rebellion, arrogance and haughty attitude.
We get ‘fat’ and forget to stay in shape both physically and spiritually.
The slogan of the day: “Lean and Mean Beats Fat and Sloppy” (how true)
So many images from this concept arise from the group:
Jess notes that it is like a baby as it grows and changes.
Janet points out that we need to learn the boundaries for living – because we are easily blinded by our own success.
Jerry looked at more recent history, when we become comfortable and complacent then unexpected things happen like in the ‘73 Yom Kippur war.
Sterling referenced that those who are lean and mean tend to get fat & sloppy.
Cantor Unterman reminded us that when we grow fat we take things for granted. We need to realize that it takes the whole world to make things happen.
Evan described our descent from “piety to sedition” and when we are ‘fat’ and really need less, then we don't follow our needs and the cycle continues.
We need to find a way to keep our values in synch with our reality.
Saul reminded us that only a comfortable person with say that being uncomfortable is a good thing! (not so good to be uncomfortable either)
And Lisa said that ‘prosperity leads to spiritual instability.
Wow – this is amazing insight to just that one line in the song!
The recurring theme throughout our history, beginning with Adam & Eve is that of Exile vs Security in the land.
The roll of food also is significant in this reference. Noted that we have a time of fasting as a way to prepare for conflict or significant events. (Esther was an example given)
The last word – we should not become static – it is important to be satisfied but also to continually strive to be better!
Happy Thanksgiving! - try not to get too fat!
While “Fat” describes our greed, overindulgence and gluttony; “Kicked” could refer to our rebellion, arrogance and haughty attitude.
We get ‘fat’ and forget to stay in shape both physically and spiritually.
The slogan of the day: “Lean and Mean Beats Fat and Sloppy” (how true)
So many images from this concept arise from the group:
Jess notes that it is like a baby as it grows and changes.
Janet points out that we need to learn the boundaries for living – because we are easily blinded by our own success.
Jerry looked at more recent history, when we become comfortable and complacent then unexpected things happen like in the ‘73 Yom Kippur war.
Sterling referenced that those who are lean and mean tend to get fat & sloppy.
Cantor Unterman reminded us that when we grow fat we take things for granted. We need to realize that it takes the whole world to make things happen.
Evan described our descent from “piety to sedition” and when we are ‘fat’ and really need less, then we don't follow our needs and the cycle continues.
We need to find a way to keep our values in synch with our reality.
Saul reminded us that only a comfortable person with say that being uncomfortable is a good thing! (not so good to be uncomfortable either)
And Lisa said that ‘prosperity leads to spiritual instability.
Wow – this is amazing insight to just that one line in the song!
The recurring theme throughout our history, beginning with Adam & Eve is that of Exile vs Security in the land.
The roll of food also is significant in this reference. Noted that we have a time of fasting as a way to prepare for conflict or significant events. (Esther was an example given)
The last word – we should not become static – it is important to be satisfied but also to continually strive to be better!
Happy Thanksgiving! - try not to get too fat!
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