For Shabbat, April 13 Each day counts. Day 18 of the Omer Saturday (Shabbat) April 13 Netzach within tiferet. Netzach can be translated as “victory” and it also has the meaning of confidence. Tiferet is balance and harmony. In the narrow places we often find ourselves in, we are not always confident that balance will come. Tonight and tomorrow, Continue Reading
Counting the Omer Tiferet within Tiferet (Day 17)
for April 12 Tiferet - radiance, balance, truth, harmony, beauty What does it mean to have radiance within radiance? Harmony within harmony? Alignment, integrity....Do my actions match what I say or feel? Do I act one way at work and differently at home? Do I speak to my family with the same love and compassion I show my friends? Do I take the advice Continue Reading
Soul Shining
poem for day 11 a day of soul shining connecting on purpose for the good of this generation and the next - paving a way that can honor who and what has come before and discard the misplaced steps, the wrong turns, the hurts unspoken. a day committed to healing, to making things right, to leading with Continue Reading
A story for strength within beauty: day 16, counting the days of the Omer
Counting the days, preparing our souls. Tonight and tomorrow (day 16 - april 11) we explore Strength/Discipline within the quality of Beauty/Balance (gevurah within tiferet) A story: I remember discovering this wonderful book by Alexandra Stoddard called “Living a Beautiful Life.” Here I was, a young mom with a messy, busy house, and I was so attracted to Continue Reading
For the 12th day of the Omer (Sunday April 7, 2013)
Day 12 (for Sunday April 7): Gratitude and Presence (Hod) in Strength and Discipline (Gevurah). Today, I am going to be grateful for all the places in my life where I am strong and disciplined. I’m going to notice – and be present with – and appreciate - where I stand firmly on the ground, rooted in clarity. This is especially important as I don’t always Continue Reading
