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Magnifying the Daily Wonders
Opinion
By Sarah Kahane ('25)
n a world that so often gets even in the darkest moments. These sun owers that we pass rushed through at warp everyday, most of the time not even noticing, stand as a speed, it is way too easy to symbol of hope reminding us that within every trial, lies the overlook the small things. The opportunity to emerge stronger and more radiant. grand gestures, the events that Not only being a symbol of life in Jewish culture, trees make headlines - these are the embody the essence of quiet strength. Rooted deep in the things that demand all our earth, trees stand unchanged. The tree doesn’t always need attention. But what happens to to be loud or boastful; it can be found quietly demonstrating the little things? Those everyday the patience of growth, the serenity of resilience, and the moments, seemingly unshakable foundation hidden beneath the surface. Society insigni cant, are oftentimes changes at a rapid speed. One day everyone is listening to found to Justin Beiber and the next day it’s be the sources of some of life’s Drake. In a world that celebrates most profound lessons. Our job is the ashy and loud, the often merely to recognize them. overlooked tree reminds us of the Have you ever been sitting in the enduring power of inner strength, grass and you look at what is a strength that withstands the crawling beneath you?Ants! Even trials of life. though your sister may run away The tranquil, smooth surface of a screaming, those tiny pieces of the pond can be disrupted with one insect world exemplify the minuscule touch. Hashem presents incredible power of persistence. this gentle reminder everywhere Each day, they embark on a we go. The puddle in the road, the mission that seems impossible swimming pool in our backyard. given their diminutive size, Even the smallest of our gestures carrying loads many times their have the power to create waves far own weight, back to their colony. beyond their immediate impact. These “insigni cant” ants show Just a single touch of the water that persistence is not about the can send ripples across an entire magnitude of the task, but the pond. Kindness, compassion, unwavering determination to patience, they can touch the lives tackle it, may it be only step by of others in unexpected ways, step. In the face of obstacles and even when only intended for a seemingly unconquerable small purpose. However the challenges, looking down at these opposite is true as well. The Margalit Goldkin ('26) appreciates ants reminds us that with patience, insigni cant comments we make the small things. perseverance, and a strong work to our friends, or the slight roll of Photo Credit: Sarah Kahane ('25) ethic, Hashem can help us achieve our eyes when someone is talking, the most remarkable of feats, even can have immeasurable if it may be just one grain at a time. consequences. The power to change Sun owers, with their golden faces turned toward the sun, lives is in our control. embody a lesson in resilience. These vibrant blooms stand In our fast-paced world, it’s too easy to become entangled in tall through the harshest of conditions, whether it be the the craziness of our daily lives, rushing past the small scorching summer heat, especially in Memphis, or the wonders that surround us. These intricate pieces of pounding rain storms, also in Memphis. They teach us that Hashem’s creation, from the ant’s persistence to the resilience isn’t merely about weathering through the storms sun ower’s resilience, from the quiet strength of trees to the of life, but also about thriving in them. Sun owers pivot subtle ripple of a pebble, are not mere accidents, but towards the light, and we too can nd out inner strength to deliberate reminders. They remind us to slow down, savor endure the challenges that Hashem is sending us. Not only life’s simple joys, and embrace the wisdom Hashem has that, but we can continue to grow and reach for the sunlight concealed within the small things.
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