Facing Unemployment with Spirit

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Arnold D. Samlan, Rabbi, M.S.W.Founder, Jewish Connectivity, Inc

Tests & ExperiencesIn the Hebrew language, the words for

Experience, Test, Banner, and Miracle have the same root.

What is the relationship between an experience, a test and a miracle?

That which does not kill us makes us stronger - Friedrich Nietzsche

Kanye West - Stronger

Beliefs: About Yourself, the World, Work, God…What beliefs that you had before have been

challenged by losing your job?

What new beliefs do you now have as a result of your experiences?

MovementFrom ToUnemployed Person Person Experiencing

Unemployment

Being a statistic (47%, 8%) Being a person with a unique

life story

Looking at short term Envisioning long term

Focus on loss Using time to learn and buildFeeling guilt over accepting help Accepting help as return for past

productivityDenial of feelings Acknowledging and working through

feelings

Losing hope Rebuilding spirit

Withdrawing Connecting and networking

Talmud: Even a poor person who survives on charity must give charity.

What can you give to others?

To the world?

What have you given so far?

What can you do tomorrow, or the day after?

And God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. Genesis 1:27

How have you honored the spirit within you and been productive since losing your job?

How would you like to, starting NOW?

___ Volunteer work___ New exercise regimen___ Learn new skill___ Spend more time with your children, grandchildren___ Meditate, pray___ Read a book you didn’t have time for___ Start a blog___ Take up photography or make videos and share them___ Work on a political campaign___ Other: _____________________________

I Asked for Strength An Anonymous Poem

I asked for Strength...And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom...And God gave me Problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity...And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.

I asked for Courage...And God gave me Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love...And God gave me Troubled people to help.

I asked for Favors...And God gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted...I received everything I needed!