Luckily, being classified in this way for Rosh Hashanah means I have time to repent in order to get my spiritual life back in order. I’m not perfect. I’m not a lost cause. I’m in-between.

The start of the religious year for Jews begins at Passover. A celebration of being freed from slavery - time for reflection. Now, going into the high holy days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) it’s time to look back on what’s gone on since Passover. (BTW, Rosh Hashanah is when the calendar date changes, so saying “Happy New Year” is appropriate. There are three other Jewish New Years, but we don’t have to get into this now).

So, I am asking myself some basic questions….

- Could I have been nicer?
- Did I hurt anyone?
- Am I fulfilling my goals and dreams?
- Am I being honest?
- What am I proud of?
- What am I sorry about?
- What do I wish I had done that I haven’t?

Looking at that list now I have some serious repenting to do. I also have some serious and honest reflection I need to do.

Without this sounding too much like a twelve-step program, I need to get going. If there’s anything you want to ask me (and get an honest answer to), now may be a good time. If you feel you’re in-line for an apology and don’t get one, don’t be shy to tell me about it.

Overall, I could have handled some things a bit better. I have lied, I have withheld the truth when it was convenient. But I have also achieved many of my goals that I set for myself - BIG and small. I have things to be proud of. Things I’m not so proud of. I don’t think I’m alone.

With all that being said, I really hope I can continue this behavior all the time. I feel like I’m getting a good start.