Rabbi's Corner

Make a Plan and Say It Aloud
“Speak to the Israelites: When a man or woman commits any wrong toward a fellow man, thus breaking faith with the LORD, and that person realizes his guilt, he shall confess the wrong that he has done. He shall make restitution in the principal amount and add one-fifth to it, giving it to him whom he has wronged.” (Numbers 5:6-7)

Verbalizing is an important way to live.  Whether it is verbalizing our feelings, our wants, our hopes or even our guilt adds a significant starting point to correction.  Once we say something, we are making a pact to try and achieve that goal.  Sometimes it is not enough to just think about something.  We have a strategy and a step by step plan to achieve that goal.  Saying it aloud is the first step.