• Dharma Curious (he/him)
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    368 months ago

    I almost converted to Judaism in my late teens, and the Rabbi I was working with shared with me a prayer he often prayed in times of struggle. “God grant me the faith of the convert, the strength of a bear, the wisdom of the aged, and the patience of a mother”

    I always liked that

    • @ChickenLadyLovesLife
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      8 months ago

      I unfortunately have the wisdom of the convert, the faith of a bear, the strength of the aged, and the patience of a very tired mother.

      • Hugucinogens
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        8 months ago

        Out of all these… I think you’re underestimating the mother.

        Well, not mine, specifically, but… Hypothetically. Some mother.

        (Also… The faith of a bear maybe instead of also patience?)

      • Dharma Curious (he/him)
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        28 months ago

        Depending on who you ask “wisdom of the convert” could be pretty great.

        … Or horrible. Again, depends who you ask. Lol