The mystics teach that this month calls forth the rectification of eyesight:
Noticing when our perceptions are shaped by fear and anxiety.
Being aware how habits and expectations cloud our vision.
Seeing what is present, possible and new.
Read MoreRabbi Yael begins each Sit with a teaching drawn from Jewish text or inspired by the cycle of Jewish time, and it lasts for a half-hour. The Sit ends with a closing teaching or prayer. Meditating in silent companionship supports regular practice and helps participants to direct their hearts and the work of their hands.
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The mystics teach that this month calls forth the rectification of eyesight:
Noticing when our perceptions are shaped by fear and anxiety.
Being aware how habits and expectations cloud our vision.
Seeing what is present, possible and new.
Read MoreHow to see beyond fear? How to break its stronghold?
Read MoreThe Mystery calls: Hiniei—Here I am.
Take notice,
I am a guide on the journey
And I am the journey itself.
On the 50th day we came to the mountain to make an offering of our presence and receive the Torah that is ours to give. Now what?
Read MoreWe sit together with the spiritual guidance of this 6th week of the Omer, Yesod: foundation, connection.
Read MoreNotice My presence within and around you
I am here always, in everything that rises and passes.
Pause and rest in Me.
Read MoreDuring the week of Netzach we are called to open to the awareness that time is not linear and eternity exists in each moment.
Read MoreThis day calls us to notice waves of splendor and patterns of harmony that weave through life. We sit with the intention of opening to the Mysterious and constant presence.
Read MoreAs we sit together on the 12th day of the Omer, hod sh’b gevurah, presence within strength, we open to receive the blessings and teaches of this day.
Read MoreThe spiritual qualities of this day call us to notice the experiences that soften our hearts and also to take note of the experiences that cause our hearts to harden.
Read MoreFor many of us there will be much to do before we come to the Seder table on Friday night. Our sit will be an opportunity to pause and let the holiday come alive in us.
Read MoreWe continue to open to the calls of this season, preparing our hearts and soul for Passover.
Read MoreAs we sit together we prepare ourselves to enter into the month of Nisan and the Passover season.
Read MoreHonoring this final week of Adar Sheni, we will sit in the ruach—the spirit—of this time, open to the presence of the One that flows through all.
Read MoreWe sit together on this first day of spring in Purim’s mighty spirit of transformation and possibility.
Read MoreInfinite Mystery, I am my prayer to you, aligned with the highest will.
In abundant love, answer me with the truth of your presence. (Psalm 69:14)
Read MoreAs we come to the last Torah portion in the book of Exodus, we welcome Adar Sheni, the second month of Adar.
Read MoreIn this last week of Adar Rishon, (the first month of Adar), the Torah calls us to be aware of the power and energy of time.
Read MoreIn this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, we witness what happens when fear takes hold and we also experience the power of compassion, presence and forgiveness.
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