Omer Day 4 Tiferet sh'b'Chesed Forty-nine Divine Dumplings Each one lovingly prepared every day Seams pinched and smoothed just so Insides juicy Beauty wrapped in Lovingkindness Endurance wrapped in… Read More
What Nourishes Your True Self?
"Once you start to awaken, no one can ever claim you again for the old patterns. Now you realize how precious your time here is. You are no longer willing… Read More
Even the Plane Was Tired
In the news this week, an averted plane crash; the purported cause: "pre-existing fatigue cracking in the plane." I was both relieved and saddened when I heard this; relieved because… Read More
What’s Your Definition of Prayer?
A few weeks ago I was talking with my students about various formal definitions of prayer. This led to a very fruitful and moving discussion of the qualities of prayer,… Read More
Practicing Patience is Delicious
Yesterday one of my favorite teenagers came over and we made chocolate pudding from scratch for the first time. The process was thoroughly delightful, requiring focused, precise timing, measuring, sifting,… Read More