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Masks are part of our lives now, to protect ourselves and others from the COVID-19. We have now all learned that as we speak, laugh, or even just breathe, we emit microscopic aerosols that can travel or linger for hours in the air and can infect someone else.
Many times, we think that our actions don't really make a change, that our efforts don't have results, and that we don't have an influence on the world. Covid-19 showed us in a vivid way how much we do affect each other, even when we don't intend to do it, and even if we don't see or feel any change. Every action counts.
The Maimonides stated centuries ago that an individual can change the world: He said that we need to see the world as an even balance, with good actions on one side, and bad actions on the other. Our next good action can tip the whole world to the good side!
As we get ready for the new year, let's remember not to underestimate our power to make a positive difference in the world.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Mendel and Nehama Hendel