I think it important to try to see the present calamity in a true perspective, CS Lewis said in a speech to Oxford University students at the eve of World War II in 1939.
Thank you for seeing the big picture and keeping things in perspective.
The "bias towards action" is a great insight. Different than "industrious", which the Jews have always been, the "action" of Israelis carries the sense of a people in charge of their own destiny. It is empowering.
Thanks Lynn for the thoughtful response. That is exactly the mindset -- one of agency and determining your destiny for yourself. Happy you resonated with the piece.
Beautiful and thoughtful piece that highlights the essence of life here in contrast to America; striving to act and do as opposed to just being. Thank you, Andrew.
Hey thanks Ned for your thoughtful response as always! I'm happy I was able to capture the tip of the iceberg of the difference between these two cultures and glad you resonated
Thank you for seeing the big picture and keeping things in perspective.
The "bias towards action" is a great insight. Different than "industrious", which the Jews have always been, the "action" of Israelis carries the sense of a people in charge of their own destiny. It is empowering.
Thanks Lynn for the thoughtful response. That is exactly the mindset -- one of agency and determining your destiny for yourself. Happy you resonated with the piece.
Beautiful and thoughtful piece that highlights the essence of life here in contrast to America; striving to act and do as opposed to just being. Thank you, Andrew.
Hey thanks Ned for your thoughtful response as always! I'm happy I was able to capture the tip of the iceberg of the difference between these two cultures and glad you resonated