「When things are getting a little hairy, I like to think to myself “at least I'm not being carried away by a giant bird!" I don't know what I would do if I actually WERE being carried away by a giant bird, | would probably utter the phrase “gam zu I'tovah” — this too is for the good.

Gam zu I'tovah is a phrase attributed to Nachum Ish #Gamzu, a rabbi in the Talmud known for unyielding optimism. In his story, unfortunate things keep happening to him, and to each of them he says “gam zu I'tovah.” As the story progresses, we learn that indeed, each one happens to be for the good.

On a date I explained this design to the guy and he said “oh, so you REALLY hate the phrase" and I laughed, but | don't think that's quite true. It is that I think the story is kind of absurd. Perhaps there's wisdom to it though. 」

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