A Day for Girls, Eggs, Truth, Belonging, and Reflection: A Journey through October 11th

Today is a day packed with purpose, celebration, and deep reflection. Let’s start with ?????????????????????????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????—a moment when we amplify the voices of young women everywhere. Whether she’s a 10-year-old in Malawi pushing for her right to go to school, or a teen in New York standing up against the pressures of social media, girls are out here ?????????? ?????? ????????! They’re rewriting their own narratives, proving that they are not only capable but ???????????????? to the future. And real talk? The world still struggles to make space for them. But today, we get to shout back, "Make room! These girls are fierce, and they are rising!" This day isn’t just about empowerment; it’s about ??????????????????—girls finding their rightful place in a world that has often overlooked them. Today, we remind them that ???????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? where decisions are made about their future.

And speaking of rising—?????????? ?????? ??????! Yeah, I know, it seems random. But eggs are symbolic of new beginnings, fertility, and—let’s be honest—brunch. Who can resist the ?????????????????? egg, whipping up everything from a quick scramble to a delicate soufflé? It’s been a staple in almost every culture's diet for ??????????????????. Eggs belong to us all, regardless of nationality or cuisine. So while we celebrate the profound impact of girls today, we also raise a toast (maybe with a side of avocado) to the humble egg for keeping us well-fed and thinking outside the shell. Eggs give us life, literally and metaphorically, connecting us across cultures and kitchens. In their simplicity, they remind us that even the smallest things have a place—a belonging in the tapestry of life.

Now, let’s transition to something a bit more personal: ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????. Coming out isn't just a one-time thing for many; it's a daily act of bravery. Whether it’s telling your family, friends, or just living authentically in the world, it’s about reclaiming your truth. Historically, this day was born out of the 1987 March on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights—a powerful moment that screamed, “We’re here, and we deserve to be seen!” On this day, we honor the courage it takes to show up as your true self in a world that hasn’t always been kind. It’s about finding ?????????????????? in a community, in love, and in your own skin. As we say in real talk, ???????? ???????? ??????????—because life is too short to play a character in your own story. ?????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ??????.

Lastly, we come to ?????? ????????????, the ?????? ???? ??????????????????—arguably the most solemn and significant day in the Jewish calendar. Today, Jewish people around the world fast, pray, and reflect. It’s a time to look inward, to reckon with one’s missteps over the past year, and to seek forgiveness—not just from others but from oneself and from ???????????? ("???????????" ???? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ??????'?? ???????????? ????????, ???????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???? ???????????? ????????????????). Yom Kippur is about letting go of guilt, making peace with the past, and entering the new year with a clean slate. It’s about ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????—a community, a tradition, a faith. It’s the kind of serious reflection we all could use, regardless of belief, especially in these chaotic times. It reminds us that while we strive for better, ?????????????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????????, in the grace that helps us bridge yesterday’s mistakes and tomorrow’s hopes.

So, here we are—October 11th. A day when we celebrate ?????? ???????????????? ???? ??????????, reflect on ?????? ?????????? ???? ??????????, honor ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ??????, and dive deep into ?????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????. It’s a day of contrasts, sure, but each moment carries its own weight and beauty. Here's to owning it all—whether you're scrambling eggs, coming out, or seeking forgiveness. You ???????????? here, in every piece of today.