Recognize me in generosity and forgiveness
See me in yourselves, in each other and in all life
In the silence,
All creation disappears,
And there is only One,
No distinction, no other,
Only One.
I reach for a tree
And breathe its presence and trust.
I lean my body against its trunk and close my eyes.
Love with all you heart, all your soul and all your strength.
Place love upon your heart.
Teach love to your children.
May we be patient
With each other and ourselves.
In our book we close the chapter on the beginnings of creation
And turn to the exodus, to the leaving,
And our new becoming.
Act for the benefit of all beings.
Let us be souls who, with grace and mercy,
Act for the benefit of all beings.
As we continue to face uncertainty, horror and pain,
May we have the courage to approach
And bow to all we do not know.
In celebration of the 8 days of Chanukah, here are 8 verses, 8 calls and prayers. I hope one of them touches your heart and offers nourishment to your soul. May we continue to share our heartbreak and joys, strengthening and inspiring each other with love.
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As we enter the Festival of Chanukah, which begins tonight, let’s open to the resilience, hope and possibility that shines through the Chanukah lights.
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Let us pause as we enter this Thanksgiving day
And breathe together with all life.
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)