Life is like a narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, as quoted by my Jewish uncle.
The key to the crossing is to live without fear. Doing so can take incredible courage; my uncle related the quote to me right after his youngest son, my cousin Tani Goodman, died five years ago. It’s the way the Goodman family lives every day: wholeheartedly, with great love and bravery.
And it’s the way Tani lived. He only got seventeen years on earth, but did he ever. We miss you, cuz.
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Snart // February 8, 2007 at 1:53 am
In today’s world, it is a challenge “not to be afraid.”
Given their loss, I hold the the Goodman family in highest esteem for their continued belief in the goodness of mankind, for continuing their lives with courage though they lost part of their hearts, and for their enriching presence in the world they touch.
Here’s to Tani’s memory.
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