All of science, all of music, all of art, all of travel, all of literature, all new discoveries and adventure happen when people forget the words "impossible" and "never."
The importance of never saying "never" carries over into our personal lives as well. All of us face daily challenges that seem impossible and problems that appear insurmountable. But, the point is that while at the moment they may appear so, in the long run they really are not so. What must be remembered is that our action and our ability to solve problems is shaped by our attitude. For once we think we can't do it, we cannot. And if we are convinced we are unable to resolve a situation, we are finished before we start. That is why in viewing the challenges in our lives one should never say "never."
Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas, Jewish Spirituality
Baruch Ata Adonai Elo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam a-sher ke-d-sha-nu b- mitz-vo-tav, v-tzi-va-nu al s-fi-rat ha-omer.
Praised be you Adonai our God who rules the Universe instilling within us the holiness of mitzvot by commanding us to count the Omer.
Today is the twenty-ninth day of the Omer.