Teachings by Rabbi Jill - Path With Heart Community

Prepare Your Soul For The High Holy Days, Part 1

In the waning days of summer, when you want to hang on to every last moment, there is another fragrance that begins to enter your consciousness. The wafts of the High Holy Day season reach you at your outer edges. In the middle of planning one last summer excursion, you may remember that you have …

A Prayer For Hurricanes

Two years ago, I wrote a prayer for people affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria. Those hurricanes caused wide destruction and suffering. And now we are expecting Dorian. I’m re-upping my prayer: A Prayer For People Affected By The Hurricane Know that you are being prayed for, held in light, surrounded by love. Know …

Can You Be Present In This Wilderness?

Take your shoes off in whatever place you are in. Be present. You stand on holy ground. Even in the wilderness of now.

You Were Created For Just This Moment

Please – for just one moment – Breathe in: You are a precious sacred being unlike any other on this earth. Exhale: love & compassion for every other creature on this earth. You were created for just this moment – to be uniquely you in this world so desperately in need of love & compassion that …

You Will Rise Again

Think about a time you were really down, a time when you were so filled with despair that you had no idea how you would rise again – Are you still in that place? What helped you get up? What did you learn about yourself by how you rose up from that darkness? It is …

Add Kindness To This World Today

When the world at large feels harsh, you have a choice. You can either amplify that energy, or you can add kindness. This week has been filled with ugly racism, directed to people who have given their lives to public service. We have read about citizens and children treated inhumanely at our border. We even …

Love Fiercely

I wrote this poem, Love Fiercely, when I turned 50. I’m reminded of it today when it is clear that while much may not be in my control, how I live my life, IS. What we pay attention to matters. Love fiercely, Do not be afraid of giving your all, Find friends who bring …

If Your Heart Is Breaking

If your heart breaks each day you hear of the cruelty inflicted upon children & fellow humans in our government’s care – — take heart — For it is far better to have a heart that feels, than one that has hardened. If your heart can still be crushed, it means you have compassion. The …

Our Only Real Choice

When we feel burdened by the injustice in the world or the trials in our own lives, it is important to remember: we always have a choice. We may not be in control of what happens, but we are in charge of how we respond. This is where our power lies. In each moment or …

Newsfeed Stress is Real. Here’s One Way To Cope

There’s a level of ugliness and debasement that has entered our lives. It’s more than usual. When you add that on top of whatever ELSE in your own personal life you’re dealing with (personal life?) it can be overwhelming. Newsfeed stress is a real thing. You are not alone. Here’s one thing to do when …