Have you ever felt super happy for no special reason? That's what we call the joy of just being!
On the holiday of Purim, we celebrate this special kind of happiness. We read the story, give gifts and presents, eat yummy food, and have fun together. This helps us feel a happiness that's bigger than anything we can touch or see.
Most days, we're busy with school, chores, and activities. We forget to notice how amazing it is to just be alive! But during Purim, we need remember this special feeling.
There are different kinds of happiness we can feel:
Body Happiness: When you run fast or build something cool
Feeling Happiness: When someone gives you a big hug
Thinking Happiness: When you solve a tricky math problem
Soul Happiness: When you feel connected to God
Just Being Happiness: The best kind! This is when you're happy just because you exist
As Purim approches, try to notice moments when you feel happy for no reason at all. Maybe when you're quiet, or laughing with friends, or just looking at the sky.
Remember - you don't need to do anything special to deserve happiness. You're amazing just because you're you!
Happy Purim!
Rabbi Kushi Schusterman
P.S. I hope you can join us www.harfordchabad.org/purim