When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His Rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared God’s judgment. At this, his Rabbi leaned into his ear and whispered gently, “God will not judge Akiba for not being Moses. God will judge Akiba for not being Akiba.” FROM THE TALMUD
Quote was from a post by Mark Nepo’s from: THE BOOK OF AWAKENING Having The Life You Want By Being Present To The Life You Have
REFLECTION:
Comparison robs us of our joy. Are you trying to live up to the standards of someone else?
How can you live from you most authentic self (BEING)?
What do you need to do to be more you (DOING)?