When someone's wrong and we're upset and blue
We want to tell them, "What were you thinking to do?"
But how do we say it in a way that's kind and true?
To help them learn, grow, and see it through?
We can yell and shout and make them feel ashamed
But that won't help them learn and it won't ease the pain.
We can hint and whisper and hope they'll get the clue
And learn from their mistake and grow anew.
Or we can reframe and look at it with new eyes
And see the mistake as an opportunity to rise.
To learn and grow, and become a better me
And cherish the criticism and let it set me free.
As the Rebbe Rashab said, "Cherish the blame".
For it's the criticism that will raise us to the flame
Of true heights and wisdom, and a heart that's pure and bright
And help us become the best version of ourselves, day and night.
In the Bible, Moshe taught his people with a gentle hand.
He hinted at their mistakes, and helped them understand
That even the mistakes can be a chance to grow
And become a better person, with a heart that glows.
So let's look at our mistakes and see them in a new light,
As opportunities to learn and grow, and take flight.
Cherish the criticism and let it guide us on our way
To become the best version of ourselves every single day.
Shabbos morning, don't be late,
Join us at Chabad, it's worth the wait.
At 10 am, we'll gather round,
To pray and sing, and make some noise profound.
Rabbi Kushi Schusterman