Do The Cosmic Turn: Teshuvah
High Holy Day Soul Work, Part 4 The cosmic principle of the entire High Holy Day season is teshuvah – to turn. Unfortunately, it is often translated as “repentance” which sounds severe and judgmental. However, teshuvah actually means “to turn, return, restore.” My teacher, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner writes of teshuvah: “All God ever says is …
Prepare Your Soul: Brokenness & Wholeness; Part 2
High Holy Day Soul-Work, Part 2 The overarching theme of the High Holy Days is acknowledging brokenness and seeking wholeness. In last week’s blog post, I wrote about how essential it is for each of us to “do our own soul work” during the month of Elul, the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah. Several core …
Elul Reflection: From Pain to Miracle; Part 3
High Holy Day Soul-Work We have the entire month of Elul (which precedes the Jewish High Holy Days) to do the essential soul reflection necessary to make this time meaningful. When we take this month seriously, a transformation of our very selves is possible. The fundamental journey at this time of year is one from …
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.
