Survival

Hello and happy day…
Last night, thanks to a friend, I was privileged to be among two thousand attendees at a local signature event, dubbed “An Evening with Eli Sharabi.”
His is an incredible story of survival, having spent 491 days in Hamas captivity, upon being abducted on October 7, 2023. Last night's event also initialized the writing of the Sharabi Torah, in honour of those lost in the horrible brutality. Kudos to the organizers.
Among my take-aways and points of reflection:

• Freedom thrives where there is solidarity
• Freedom is priceless, and is most understood when it’s been lost or denied
• With freedom, fears are erased
• In relentless struggle, amidst anxiety, we hold to hope
• The choices we make can redeem personal control and tenacity
• Appreciate the gift of life
• Be for others
• You are not alone
• In the depths of encircling darkness, we discover the light within ourselves
• The light within us is greater than the darkness that surrounds us
• We must do all within our power to eradicate hate, and to promote peace
• Inspiration or motivation is made evident in action

Good cheers,
David
www.davidmcadam.ca
©2026

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