Mishpatim: Coming Down from the Mountain

Mishpatim: Coming Down from the Mountain

In returning to awareness and presence.
They created restrictions and drew boundaries around actions and relationships.
They did this in service of the sacredness of all life.
 
Yes, the Mystery calls. I will be there in the thunder,
In the lightning,
In the spectacular moments
Of sensation and experience.

But also see me in the everyday,

And look for me always.

Take on mitzvot—practices—so you will know me,
So you will feel me.
I am wherever you notice me.
See me and live.

— Rabbi Yael Levy