Don’t hide when you are
Struggling and in pain,
Reach toward each other.
The door is open.
Let us bow and enter.
May we find moments of love and connection that help us bear our sorrows.
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Here is an offering created with verses from various psalms. In Hebrew, the first letters of each of these verses spells: sim shalom aleynu, Place shalom upon us all.
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May we be beings who acknowledge the presence of the raging storms
And find the willingness and strength
To be loving, kind and generous with each other.
Our tradition reminds us to gather, to help each other, to offer comfort and care, to listen as best as we can and be patient and kind with ourselves and each other.
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Blessings to all as we make our way into 5784. Together, may we be part of the transformation that brings abundant healing, true justice and abiding peace.
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From the yamim noraim, the days of awe, we land in Sukkot’s call to celebrate, to embrace delights, to experience and create beauty.
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Love the Unfolding of Life with all your heart and soul, the Mystery calls. And walk in the ways of love.
(Deut 30:16)
See the good and come into the New Year
With the determination and patience
To act with courageous love for the sake of all life
Choose to love.
Love those you love with all your heart, soul and strength.
Love the trees, sky, rivers and rocks.
Let this loving make you strong.
In this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo,
The Mystery calls:
As you enter the new land,
As you enter the New Year,
Bring the fruits of your efforts, your devotion, your practice.
As you go out into this season
Notice the challenges of being human
The tradition teaches that as Elul begins,
Hamelech b’sadei, the King is in the field,
The Divine Presence comes out of hiding,
And reaching toward us with love,
Calls: Return.
See that every day you face choices
That are consequential for you and for others
And now,
What does the Infinite ask of you?.
Place upon all beings
Peace, goodness, blessing,
Life, grace, love,
Compassion.
Sadness slows me down, helping me be more present and patient.
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I encourage us to take some time each day and let the intention of compassion and relationship fill our hearts and minds. Let’s send blessings to each other and the world.
These next three weeks ask us to reflect on the hatred that we allow to take root in our hearts. The wisdom of the tradition acknowledges that hatred can sometimes feel energizing and “so right,” but allowing it to fill our bodies and guide our actions leads to destruction.
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