Keeping (Y)our Spirit Up

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

www.JewishConnectivity.com@JewishConnectiv

Podcast: http://jcastnetwork.org/tzomet /

Tests & ExperiencesNisayon – Experience, TestNes– Banner, Miracle

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…[Questions about the beliefs and assumptions

people had prior to losing their jobs, and new beliefs and assumptions will be customized for each site and added here as a discussion starter]

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 ; creating action

plan

Focus on loss Using time to learn and build

Loss of purpose Creating meaningFeeling guilt over accepting help Accepting help as return for past

productivity, reaching out for helpDenial 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. - Gittin 7b

What can you give to others?

To the world?

What have you given so far?

What can you do tomorrow, or the day after?

. ,  : , - ֹא�ָת�ם  ָּב��ָר�ֹא �ֵקָּב�ה �ְנ ּו �ָכ�ָר ָז ֹא�ָתּו� ָּב��ָר�ֹא ֹל�ה�ים ֹא� ָּב��ֶצ�ֹל�ם ָּב��ֶצ�ֹל�מּו� ה�ֹא�ָד�ם ֹא�ָת ֹא�ֹל�ה�ים ��ָּב�ָר�ֹא �י ּוAnd 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?

[a list of ways to be productive that includes learning, volunteering and more will be customized for each site]

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!