Today I turn 29.

When I was 19, I used to celebrate my birthday getting drunk on Tequila, almost passing out on the college campus, and waking up with a major hangover before midterms.

Looking back, I realize I was going through some challenging times. Getting stuck in the darkness, not knowing how to channel it.

And as a nation, we are going through tremendously difficult times that it is hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

So today, I want to celebrate by sharing kindness and ...

Today I turn 29.

When I was 19, I used to celebrate my birthday getting drunk on Tequila, almost passing out on the college campus, and waking up with a major hangover before midterms.

Looking back, I realize I was going through some challenging times. Getting stuck in the darkness, not knowing how to channel it.

And as a nation, we are going through tremendously difficult times that it is hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

So today, I want to celebrate by sharing kindness and spreading love.

Because the more of us feel inspired, the more we can elevate the world.

Here are 29 soulful messages I would put on a coffee cup to channel darkness into light:

1. Your positivity is contagious. Spread it like wildfire.

2. The world is waiting for your soul to light up.

3. A free gift from heaven will appear in your day.

4. Your Emunah looks good on you.

5. Hashem loves you. This coffee is just reminding you of this.

6. Think good and it will be good. (Rebbe of Lubavitch)

7. Paint your face with the color of hope.

8. Living with an open heart is the foundation of a good life.

9. In the world to come, they will ask one question: Why were you not more like {NAME}? (Zusha)

10. Don’t look for Eliyahu Hanavi. Instead, be it for someone else. (Baal Shem Tov)

11. Keep singing the song of your soul.

12. It's a big mitzvah to be in joy. (Rabbi Nachman)

13. The third temple will be built due to baseless love. (Rav Kook)

14. Someone out there is smiling at your progress. Keep going!

15. Trust and celebrate before your victory.

16. Your soul is waiting to salsa dance with you. Why are you sitting around?

17. Do it for the culture.

18. A righteous person falls seven times, but rises up stronger than ever. (King Solomon)

19. May Hashem bless you to make your dreams come true like Joseph.

20. Even in the valley of darkness, do not fear harm, as Hashem is with you. (King David)

21. Spread love. Spread light. All around the world. (Matisyahu)

22. Taste and you will see that Hashem is good.

23. Dream about the future with your heart.

24. There is nothing more wholesome than a broken heart. (Kotzker Rebbe)

25.A simple kind word is enough to light up someone else's day.

26. What would you do if you were not afraid?

27. Love every Jew with the full depth of your heart and the fire of your soul. (Baal Shem Tov)

28. Your Simcha is not for sale.

29. Choose the path of Emunah. (King David)

Which one would you share with a friend to uplift their day?

Happy birthday! 🎉 Turning 29 with this level of wisdom and kindness is truly beautiful. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve transformed your past challenges into a source of light for others.

Your list of soulful messages is deeply touching, but the one that resonates with me most is:

"A righteous person falls seven times, but rises up stronger than ever." (King Solomon)

Life is full of ups and downs, and it’s not about never falling—it's about rising every time with more strength, love, and wisdom. Your journey is a testament to that.

Wishing you a year filled with joy, purpose, and endless blessings. 💛

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