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Think back to a teacher you had in your life who positively impacted you. It could be they inspired you, or taught you about a part of yourself, or woke up a love of learning a particular subject in you. It could be they taught you formally, or maybe just taught you through their example.
This might be your 4th grade teacher who took your class bird watching in Cape May and taught you about wildflowers. This could be your kindergarten teacher who taught you how to share. Or your best friend’s mother that always had a kind word and inspiring insights. Or that acquaintance that always inspired you through her example. This could be anyone who has touched your life and taught you in any way, shape or form.
Think of this person, and realize what a gift it is to have teachers, mentors, and inspirations in our lives. Now pick up the phone, or a pen (or your email) and thank this person for the impact they made in your life.
By Yael Zvia Bauer
Here is a shiur with great insights on the importance of living a life of gratitude and the meaning of the tefilla Nishmat Kol Chai: CLICK HERE
