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May 30, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
Day 45 -- תפארת שבמלכות/שכינה (Harmony within Indwelling Presence) The harmony and balance of God’s creation surrounds us, manifest in every leaf, every frog, every tear, every sigh, if only we pay attention. Rabbi David Cooper, in his book Entering the Sacred Mountain, describes such an experience: “I began to see the creation anew, as if my entire visual field had melted and softened into a magnificent Renoir, and all my senses were bathed in the warm waters of divine harmony.” Look around with all your subtle senses and recognize the harmonies of Creation happening now, still (Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Meditation Guide, p. 219).
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May 29, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
Day 44 -- גבורה שבמלכות/שכינה (Strength/Discernment within Indwelling Presence)
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May 6, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
Day 21 מלכות/שכינה שבתפארת - Indwelling Presence within Harmony The path between these two s’firot in our body is along the centerline, from Malkhut/Sh’khinah, a place where we connect to the earth (base of the spine or feet) through Y’sod (genitals, foundation, the location of th energy of regeneration), to Tiferet (heart, harmony, balance). When we keep these places in our body in alignment with each other, we stand or sit up straight. This posture is recommended in many meditation traditions, as it allows energy to flow smoothly up and down. One of the traditional morning blessings expresses gratitude to God who “straightens the bent,” who keeps these s’firot lined with each other (Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Meditation[...]
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