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Reb Zusya, an early Hassidic rabbi, is known to have said:

“In the world to come, I shall not be asked, ‘Why were you not Moses?’

I shall instead be asked,

‘Why were you not Zusya?”


“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
― Dr. Seuss


You are special.  Be you.

  • Yes, it’s risky (you will be judged)
  • Yes, it takes courage (you know you’re not perfect)
  • Yes, you’re exposed (because you are different)
  • Yes, it’s threatening (you have your opinions)
  • Yes, it’s embarrassing (you have your style)
  • Yes, it’s scary (you will be liberated)
  • Yes, it’s stressful (you will change things)
  • Yes, it’s __________ (because ____________)  (Hit the “leave a reply” link below!)

But, really; isn’t all that just a walk in the park compared to having to answer the question that Zusya imagines having to answer?

Why were you not you?