Recall: That first day of the count is akin to the momentous exodus from Egypt.  The excitement can feel overwhelming—that first day (Chesed in Chesed)

It is now the beginning of the 7th week as we count up to Shavuot and this week is Malchut. The definition of Malchut is

It is now time to manifest the hard fought truth or to let go completely (perhaps the plan is now seen in a different light).

For each week’s Sefirah you can ask yourself on this day of Yesod, have I done the inner work needed…to look at my doubts and

Hod tempers the determination so doubt can yet again have a foothold (a heel hold) as one faces obstacles or outcomes that seem intractable to

The determination of Yesod is bolstered by the energy of Netzach to overcome any and all obstacles. Self-doubt is removed through the awareness that all