The light of a simple Chanukah candle is the same Light that exists in everybody’s spirit. Our job is to make sure that as long as our “flame” still burns in this world, we work to fulfill the purpose for which we came, which is to recognize that kindness, Light, and love exist within every human being.
Sure, it’s often easier for us to see what’s wrong with others than to see what’s right with them. We look at somebody and we can somehow realize instantly what positive traits they lack. But the truth is that when we make the effort to see the good in others, our own soul shines more brightly in this world.
Tonight as we light the fifth candle of Chanukah, let’s take a moment to recognize two good things about a person whom we don’t really like. As we do, the Light within us will shine brighter and our soul will come closer to fulfilling its mission in this world.