The Blessing of Longevity
When the sages asked Rabbi Zera why he merited to live to such a ripe old age, he responded, "I never showed any strictness with my family." With all the possible stressful situations at home, it is amazing that Rabbi Zera always kept a calm and pleasant demeanor! His mastery over his emotions yielded many productive years of life.
Lesson: Staying calm in the face of family challenges, keeps life at home consistently pleasant and grants one HaShem's blessing for a long life.
App: Prepare yourself to always go easy and "roll with the punches" when dealing with your family. Show them patience and pleasantness -- and enjoy the blessing of longevity.
(Based on Megillah 28a)
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L"N Rav Yochanon Mordecai Ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leach bas Yehudah
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