Hope Is In The Air
Bones longing for a rest, Breath waiting to exhale, Shoulders craving to relax, Belly hungry to unclench. Five years of waking up anxious, Guiding myself to count three grateful things Before I turn to the always “breaking news” Of another tear in the fabric of all I hold dear. In January of 2020, Determined …
Prayer For Our Country
A message and prayer I just sent to our Hineni community – thought you might want to hear it too — Dear Hineni community, I am sure that by now you are seeing the same unbelievable scenes that have unfolded in Washington DC today. I write to you with a prayer for calm and peace …
Prayer for Yom Kippur
In the next 25 hours, as you gather together to participate in Yom Kippur prayer services, in-person or online – Or perhaps you take silent time at the beach to contemplate your last year – Reflect: What & from whom did you learn? Who did you hurt, intentionally or otherwise? What amends do you need …
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 …
A Prayer For One Who Enters A Synagogue
A prayer for one who enter a synagogue. After the gun violence and killings at synagogue prayer service. Poway Charlottesville Pittsburgh
Day Seven, Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count
WALKING THE SPIRITUAL PATH WEBINARS BEGIN TUESDAY 4/30. CLICK here for more info! DAY SEVEN* Welcome to the seventh day of the journey. We continue with this week’s kavannah (intention), which is Waking Up. (Journey of the Soul: Making the Omer Count is a project of Rabbi Jill Zimmerman and Rabbi Cindy Enger. To …
Prayers Alone Are Not Enough
It’s time we love our children more than the right of some people to own guns, many of which should simply be illegal, and easy access to those weapons meant for war.
The Year of New Vision (updated for 20/20)
(Note: I wrote this in January of 2018. Since we have now entered 2020 – the year of “perfect vision” – I thought it was good to re-visit. My friend and amazing poet Devon Spier and I co-wrote the poem/meditation at the end.) The Back Story At first, I thought my clouded vision meant that …
truth that cleanses: a poem-prayer #MeToo
A prayer-poem I wrote after reading and listening to the stories being uncovered now, some being told for the first time. When the truth is revealed, healing can begin. It’s not always easy to listen, but we all need to develop the courage to keep opening up, sharing, and listening. The process includes healing the …
