Rebbe Simcha Bunem of Pshysske told his disciples, "everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he can reach into the one or the other depending upon the need. When feeling lonely or depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right pocket and find the words, "For my sake the world was created." (Bishvili nivra ha-olam) But when feeling high and mighty one should reach into the left pocket and find the words, "I am but dust and ashes." (Ani afar v'eifer) -Martin Buber
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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