The holy work is complete
And of course, the holy work continues.
Stop, pause, rest,
Rejuvenate, replenish,
Because you are needed
The Mystery called:
Hinei makom iti—There is a place for you with me.
Exodus 33:21
I place upon my heart
The intention to be present,
Even in the face of loss and grief.
You are needed
You are necessary.
Your gifts are essential.
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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