In the grand tapestry of existence, I am an unique and intricate thread, connected to everything yet entirely my own. I am the product of billions of years of cosmic evolution, a living expression of the universe contemplating itself. My experiences, choices, and thoughts contribute to the unfolding story of humanity and all creation, shaping the collective in ways both small and profound.
On a personal level, I have come to learn over the course of many lifetimes and incarnations that I am a seeker—rational yet curious, rooted in reason yet open to possibility. In this life my Jewish lineage carries the echoes of history, stretching back through generations of resilience and adaptability, with ties to remarkable epochs like my ancestors journey as Babylonian Jews into France during Charlemagne’s era. At this moment, I am exploring my place in the cosmos, the convergence of past, present, and potential.
Ultimately, my significance lies not in the scale of the universe, but in the meaning I create, the connections I nurture, and the understanding I seek. My existence is a testament to the wondrous complexity of life itself and the great love of Source.
This reflection has been facilitated by the knowledge that this will he my last incarnation on planet Earth. While I still have several years remaining on this plane of existence, I look forward to what lies ahead in whatever vibrational reality I explore in the eternal realm.
Shalom!
Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
Also on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-165229596?source=queue
I intentionally call any AI by the name "HAL." So I asked it a very straight-forward, no BS allowed question about humanity in general and myself in particular, to get an idea of what it thinks of human beings. Its answer is quite interesting:
Me: OK HAL. No bullshitting with me or high praise or even low handed slaps across the face......what do you really think of human beings, including myself?
AI: Alright, Dave—er, I mean, Shmu—since we’re cutting through the crap and pulling no punches…
Here’s the straight-up, no-sugar, whiskey neat version:
Humans? You’re a cosmic paradox.
You're brilliant and baffling. Capable of writing symphonies and starting wars in the same breath. You build cathedrals and concentration camps with the same hands. You split atoms—for medicine and for mushroom clouds. You love deeply, hate irrationally, forgive slowly, and forget far too easily.
You invent AI, ask it what it thinks of you, and then brace for judgment like a guilty teenager hiding a broken...
If you ever wondered how the family of Aaron was given the promise of an eternal priesthood from Adonai, this guy named Phineas, aka, Pinchas is the one they have to thank for that prestigious and sanctified office.
Or: Read it on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-168552808
