Our introspection at this season can have great spiritual impact, even transforming our lives, but for that to happen, we need an inner gaze that is deep and honest. Thats where cheshbon ha-nefesh comes in. Although the term gets used to describe any kind of inner stock-taking, there is a way to do this personal accounting that is systematic, thorough and very effective. Done like that, it provides clear knowledge of the forces and contours of your own inner landscape In short... its up to you. Reconciliation- Although most commonly characterized by the total destruction of both the first and second Temples, we choose to focus on the perennial question, what next? that follows complete collapse. This corresponds to the teaching that the Moshiach will be born on Tisha BAv, the day of complete destruction. What restorative steps did you pursue last year in broken areas of your life? How have you tried to repair or redeem aspects of yourself, your relationships, or the world? Have you volunteered your time or energy to people in need? Have you reached out to someone you have not been in contact with for a long time? How are these projects or processes going?
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:30:19 +0000
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