Rabbi Ari Leubitz

This weekend’s news has broken hearts around the world. While so many of us find ourselves unable to find the words or tears to express our grief, may their memories be a blessing as we pray for a way forward.

People need 3 things to feel fulfilled in their roles:

1. The knowledge that they’re making a difference
2. The tools required to make a difference
3. The empowerment to make a difference

When one of those things is out of alignment, we may be dissatisfied and unhappy at work.

But with all three elements in place, we thrive because we’re living our purpose.

In our rush to “fix” what’s holding us back, we often fail to see challenges for what they really are:

Something inside ourselves we aren’t addressing.

Look closer and you’ll see that obstacles often have more to do with us than anyone or anything else.

Instead of getting frustrated, ask yourself: “What’s my role in this problem?”

Obstacles are inevitable, but the answer to that question will help you identify how to move forward.