Spring ‘24/Summer ‘24

Hello friends,

As we head into the LONG summer that we typically have in South Florida, I’m reminded how blessed we are to have clean drinking water and bathing water at our disposal. It is such a precious resource and we’re surrounded by it here, but most of us take it for granted. We observe the early stages of a massive water restoration project in the Everglades, and we see drought and forest fires occurring in so many parts of our country and around the globe…and yet, we still take it for granted. 

There is plenty of water…until there is not. You may think running the hot water in your sink and doing your dirty dishes by hand is saving you water and money, rather than using your dishwasher, but the likelihood is that you’re wrong. If your dishwasher is 10 years old or newer, it’s likely far more efficient in your water usage than doing the dishes by hand. Even if you only run it half-full!

Water is essential…we can survive without food far longer than we can survive without water. What are your other essentials besides H20?

For me…let’s see.  (These are NOT in any order of priority.)

• Air

• Food

• Music

• Family

• Movement

• Shelter

• Books

• Love

• Animals (dogs)

• Livelihood

• Friends

• Community (be it spiritual, religious, by hobbies or otherwise)

In regard to the last two, there have been numerous studies done over the years which illustrate the value of friends and community in living a long AND fulfilling life. Community supports us in times of need, celebrates with us in time of joy, gathers together to rise up when a revolution is needed. Here at TBE of Hollywood, we are a community that fulfills different needs at different times. We are one.

As the long, hot summer sets in…think about what your essentials are. 

By the way, while it may not be essential to all of us, we DO have the beach here. If you visit the northern part of Hollywood beach at sunset, perhaps I’ll see you there one evening.

Blessings,

Jeff