Ahhhh, Refreshing!

Made from the best stuff in Heaven!
Torahaid, thirst quencher! Perform!

You got game?

Back in high school, I had a rebbi that told us a most powerful mashal - one that I would forever remember. It had such an impression upon me, I tell it over every chance I get and think about it often - especially after playing ball or working out. Although it isn't very elaborate, the short message will certainly make an imprint upon you, too.

You just finished a fast-paced, ultra competitive game of basketball, and you feel really knocked out. You come inside the kitchen and reach for the refrigerator door. Hoping to find something to truly quench your thirst, you look around at your options.
Soda? No way. Not after a game. Maybe for supper, but not to quench your thirst.
Juice? All that sugar will make it even worse! Maybe with a snack, but not to quench your thirst.
Wine? Gosh, I hope not! You don't want to pass out, do you? Maybe for kiddush, but not to quench your thirst.
What's left?
Water. Plain, simple, cold and refreshing water. Ahhh, that will hit the spot! Rejuvenate!
THAT will quench your thirst!

Throughout life, people do all sorts of things for excitement. For thrills.
Entertainment. Vacations. Fancy resteraunts. Sports. And the list goes on and on. Those are the different flavored drinks. Each one with a different kick. A different style.
People have a natural "thirst" for meaning. To accomplish and achieve great things.
People search for fulfillment. They want something exciting. Something lasting.
Something to "quench their thirst."
These activities that they run after will never - can never - quench their thirst.
They go from one fantasy vacation to the next.
One ballgame to the next.
One incredible steak to the next.
Does it last? Or do they need to do it again? And again? And again? Form one to the next.
Don't get me wrong. We all do these things. But do we at least recognize what has true, lasting meaning?
Go ahead. Try to remember what that juicy steak you tasted like last year. Last month. Yesterday.
Can you still taste it? Does it still fill you up?
Now think about the best, juicy piece of Torah you ever learned. Ahhh! Still feels good, don't it?
Now that really hits the spot! I told you before - it's made from the best stuff!

Say to yourself ten times today:
"I love Torah! It really makes me feel good!"