Yesterday, I spent the day in New York with family, marking the 4th Yahrtzeit of my dear father, Rabbi Moshe Zaklikofsky, a”h.
Reflecting on his life I found myself drawn to one of his most admirable attributes: his overall attitude towards life described in Chassidism as living with "Equanimity".
We all strive to find our footing in life, seeking to establish routines, longing and praying for a predictable existence. However, what do we do when life throws us a curveball?
Embracing the unwavering belief that everything emanates from G-d, not only the obvious blessings but also those disguised, grants us the peace and serenity to know that we are never alone or outside of G-d’s embrace. Instead of crumbling in the face of adversity, we can seize control of our narrative, probing the depths of our experiences for personal growth and connection, thereby fulfilling our Divine purpose in life.
Such was the essence of my father, and I aspire to mirror his example to the best of my ability.