Thanks for sharing Yeonmi Park’s story, and the writing of Rabbi Sacks. As an Orthodox Christian in the early weeks of Great Lent, the first was a profound reminder that giving up specific foods really isn’t that big of an ask; the second was a profound reminder of what true freedom is, in God’s eyes. It renews my commitment to take more…
Thanks for sharing Yeonmi Park’s story, and the writing of Rabbi Sacks. As an Orthodox Christian in the early weeks of Great Lent, the first was a profound reminder that giving up specific foods really isn’t that big of an ask; the second was a profound reminder of what true freedom is, in God’s eyes. It renews my commitment to take more seriously why we fast and the other acts of sacrifice during this sacred time — to get closer to God so I can be a better human, less self-absorbed and more willing and able to reach out to those in need.
Thanks for sharing Yeonmi Park’s story, and the writing of Rabbi Sacks. As an Orthodox Christian in the early weeks of Great Lent, the first was a profound reminder that giving up specific foods really isn’t that big of an ask; the second was a profound reminder of what true freedom is, in God’s eyes. It renews my commitment to take more seriously why we fast and the other acts of sacrifice during this sacred time — to get closer to God so I can be a better human, less self-absorbed and more willing and able to reach out to those in need.