May the light of this month encourage our awareness, curiosity and kindness so that a deep sense of caring guides our words and actions.
In the midst of destruction, let us not be deterred. In the face of all that is, let us keep kindling flames, raising up love, generosity, goodness and care.
We might notice the light as a color. We might feel its vibrations as it travels with the breath.
On this seventh day of Chanukah and Rosh Hodesh Tevet, we sit in Or Chayim, the light of life, opening ourselves to the mysterious life force that shines through all the worlds.
Blessings abound. Even in the turmoil, even amid all the brokenness, blessings abound. Life is filled with treasures.
In Miketz, the Torah portion we read this Shabbat Chanukah, Joseph is struggling to remember who he his and what his life is about. Dreams give him a glimpse into the mystery and provide him with vision and insight.
Everything that we are feeling and everything that arises is held in a compassionate embrace.
Read MoreTradition teaches that the fist prayer we are to say upon awakening each morning is modah ani lefanecha—I am grateful and in relationship with the Infinite Presence of all life. The prayer ends with the phrase rabah emunatecha, great is your faith in me—rabah emunatecha, the Infinite Presence has great faith in me.
Read MoreLove flows from trees, sky and waters. Love flows through birds, plants, animals and stars. The web that connects us all is love.
Read MoreThe mystics teach that the flames of Chanukah echo from the beginning of creation and send forth lights of chen—grace—pure love, freely given. To sit in this light is to be embraced and renewed by graciousness and love.
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Let us give thanks for the abundance that fills this table.
Blessed is the Mystery that calls us together.
We give thanks for this food that nourishes our bodies and souls.
Read MoreWe prepare ourselves for arriving at the Thanksgiving table with a compassion meditation intended to calm the mind, heart and soul.
Read MoreThis year, as we gather for Thanksgiving in the midst of all that is going on in our own lives and in the life of our country, let’s set an intention to treat ourselves and each other with gentleness, kindness and care.
Read MoreMay we remember to pause often, to move slowly and give thanks for the gifts of life.
Read MoreThis season of Tisha b’Av implores us not to allow devastation, anger and pain to solidify into hatred.
Read MoreThe waters of life are in constant motion. Everything passes, changes, becomes something else.
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