(Two Hundred and) Second Day
by Dr. David Sanders Today is the 2nd day in the upward count of 50 days from Passover to Shavuot (the holiday of weeks). It is a yearly meditative ritual count with a primary focus on the awareness practice of living in the present moment. Each day is counted to impress on us how precious […]
Omer Reflections
by Melanie Gruenwald The period between Passover’s Second Seder and Shavuot is an auspicious time of counting for the Jewish people. We call this seven-week period, ‘Counting the Omer’ Kabbalists have connected this journey to a journey through the bottom seven sefirot- seven weeks, seven days in each week– seven sefirot informing each step of […]
Today is Day 47 in the Counting of the Omer: Hod of Malchut
At what point do we give way and see what comes? We are manifesting significant change and growth on this journey. We need to remember that it is not up to just us to make this change. Sometimes we have to rely on our humility, recognize how small we are in this vast world, in […]
Today is Day 46 in the Counting of the Omer: Netzach of Malchut
As we work towards manifesting change in our lives, towards completing this journey towards ‘Sinai’, we are reminded of the power of determination. How will I brace myself against the storms I face? How will I hold steady and keep working towards my goals, in spite of the internal and external forces that might try […]
Today is Day 45 in the Counting of the Omer: Tiferet of Malchut
While we continue on our seven-week journey from slavery to Sinai- not everyone else has been journeying with us. How do we practice compassion and harmony with those around us, especially with those that are not on the same journey- and may not understand what we are manifesting at this very moment? Join us every […]
Today is Day 44 in the Counting of the Omer: Gevurah of Malchut
In what ways can I set boundaries and practice discipline, so the change I am trying to manifest is manageable and realistic? Slowly, slowly, one step at a time!! #CountingUp
Today is Day 43 in the Counting of the Omer: Chesed of Malchut
How is our lovingkindness expressed in our manifestation of these 7 weeks of journeying- How do we share our expansive lovingkindness in shifts in awareness, practice, relationships and more? #CountingUp
Today is day 39 in the Counting of the Omer: Netzach of Yesod
How does our perseverance and resilience withstand the winds, and support the manifestation of our Foundation– whether we acknowledge a tulip growing through the winter, recognizing sometimes we have to make change, in order to reflect our truths– and also believing… In this moment, I am ok. I can take another step forward today. […]
Today is day 38 in the Counting of the Omer: Tiferet of Yesod
This alignment in the vertical axis of the Tree of Life connects us to Ta’anug, or the gem in the crown of Keter called ‘Pleasure’. We find the balance between left and right, holding opposites, integrating them into our core. How do we find balance and harmony, while standing firmly rooted in our foundation […]
Today is Day 36 in the Counting of the Omer: Chesed of Yesod
Love and Integrity- How does our Chesed (expansive love) reflect our foundation of Yesod? 36 represents Chai/ Life (18 in gematria) times two- How do we double down on the foundations we’ve established in our life and in our living? #CountingUp