Rooted in Mystery

Omer Week 6: Hod into Yesod

Let us rise from Hod
And bow to the Infinite Presence
As we step into the week of Yesod:
Foundation, Root,
The sturdy strength of Unfathomable Mystery,
The very ground beneath our feet.

Yesod brings generative fires of earth,
Deep replenishing wells,
Vast root systems woven
By the Infinite.

As we stand on and with these forces
Let us call on the ancient ones,
Trees, animals and creatures
Who have been here for thousands of years,
Guide us please,
We humans are so very young
And need help learning how to live in harmony.
Teach us how to walk with reverence and care,
Show us how to tend the ground
So through our lives
Healing, justice, compassion, understanding and peace
Take root and grow.

May our prayers be rooted,
May they rise like incense,
May the offerings of our hands be received as a gift. (Psalm 141:2)

Love to all,
Rabbi Yael