Week 1 - Entering the Field of Chesed

We take our first steps on the 49-day Omer journey and
Enter into a field of loving-kindness. 

Begin here, the Infinite calls.
Begin in Chesed, in the expanse of unbounded love.

And so, with tender hearts,
We step into a realm where
Overflowing love shines through brokenness
And our joys and sorrows are held in a tender embrace.

A prayer as we enter chesed and the first week of the omer.
            Infinite Mystery, with loving care, guide us into the expanse.

            Help us open to the abundant generosity that springs from creation.
            Help us be lifted by the generous offerings of earth, sky and waters.

            Help us touch the wellspring of generosity that lives within us
            And realize that this is the life force that flows through all.

            May our hands be open,
            And our hearts willing,
            To receive and offer steadfast love.

            And in those moments when pain, turmoil, anger or fear
            Make it impossible for us to experience generosity or trust in love,
            Help us pause

And feel ourselves held by the Infinite Presence
Mysterious, unfathomable and always here.

            With great willingness, let us enter the expanse of chesed.
            So we can be messengers of compassion, generosity and love.

Infinite Love and Generosity are before my eyes,
And I will walk in the truths revealed.
Psalm 26:3