Day by Day - Introduction

Life is sacred. Thus, simple logic dictates that a moment of life must be sacred as well. The truly great can account for every minute - they make every minute count.

For the rest of us making every day count would be more realistic, and to help us with this task we have the "Hayom Yom" calendar which the Rebbe composed with a thought appropriate to each day.

Any thought of holiness at any time is, of course, precious. But "for everything there is a season under the heavens". So a good thought at the "right" time is even better.

I can't say I understand all the messages in Hayom Yom and we don't always know what makes a given idea relevant to a given day. However, this is only a blog (I don't know what that means either!) with no intention of offering a commentary on the work. Just some daily reflections, free association, a rant now and then, and some random thoughts. I hope you can join me every day.

(Hayom Yom is available with English translation from Kehot.com)

I hope you enjoy this series and welcome you along for the journey.

~Rabbi M. Friedman