There are so many hobbies and things that I…
There are so many hobbies and things that I would like to learn that there is no way in the world that I can ever get to them. On my bucket list I had items like learning how to understand art or music. Over the last few years I have just decided to enjoy the art and the music that I enjoy rather than to analyze and try to derive enjoyment from art or music that I do not fully understand. I used to play the piano. I do speak Yiddish and a little bit of Hebrew. I allocate time to everybody which is one of my biggest problems. I need to be able to say no more I do try to learn with any of the grandchildren that want to learn with me and I study various subjects with them most of my grandchildren call me every Friday to wish me a good shabbos. Some of them do not. But I would say that I average talking to my grandchildren of older age about once a week.
— from Enjoy the Flight (Living/Balance/Happiness/Passion) · GB oral dictation
In the book
I enjoy a good joke even though I've heard nearly all of them, and I still chase the exhilarating experience that brings a laugh to my face. I gave up, some years ago, trying to analyze art and music I didn't understand, and simply let myself enjoy the art and music I do — that alone made me lighter. I've learned that simpler means peace of mind: do the things you enjoy. […] I've learned that simpler means peace of mind: do the things you enjoy. And I treasure that so many of my grandchildren call me every Friday to wish me a good Shabbos. The threats to enjoying your life are subtle, and most of them feel like ambition. […] A whole life holds pain and joy, work and play, and each teaches you how to taste the other; I have tried to live that in front of you, not just say it. And call the people you love on a Friday, the way so many of you call me — it is a small thing that turns out to be most of everything. There is one more thing, and it is the bridge to where we go last. — Enjoy the Flight (Living/Balance/Happiness/Passion)