Our Sages, z’l, teach that the world is a large human body (and likewise, the human body is a small world), from this we see that we are all part of one incredibly intricate pulsing, breathing organism. Individually we all perform our own functions, the fingers touch and interact with the outside world, while the liver purifies, the nerves communicate. But together, we all serve one end, to maintain the life and health of the overall body.
The realization is: We each have a vital and irreplaceable role in the perfection of this world. And even more so, we should realize that every person we encounter does too. It is taught that we should treat every one has if they are potentially the Massiah. On an even higher level of understanding: when we all do our parts accordingly, we collectively bring about this realized state of full body health, or ‘messianic times’.
Really internalizing the interconnectedness of everyone allows us to understand what it means to ask for forgiveness. In Hebrew, the word for forgiveness is ‘michila’ which translates into ‘circle’. Since we are all one being, one interconnected world, everything should ideally be existing in a state of harmony. When we hurt somebody, either intentionally or accidentally or somebody hurts us, booboos and riffs are made in the circle. In order to repair the fractures, we must repair the relationships with each other so the blood can flow and we can return to the perfect circle.
Medically, in a real human body, a broken bone heals and is stronger than it was in the first place. Likewise with repairing relationships. When we ask for forgiveness, forgive others, and forgive ourselves, we strengthen the circle, reaffirming that we were once conncected and that we came apart temporarily. It's only when we are part of the bigger picture, that we can clearly recognize and perform our vital role in the body.
We should have a quick and complete healing in body and soul, Refuah Shelamah!!
And on that note, I would like to ask everyone for forgiveness, to mochel me, and that I completely forgive you. And may G-d bless you that this year you have life, blessings, peace, happiness, health, tranquility, completion, prosperity, deliverance, consolation, and favorable decrees from the Heavens, that you are remembered and inscribed in the Book of Life, and that you find your space in the circle and that together we bring the divine energy into this physical world in a revealed way so we can point our finger at it and say “there it is”
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
A letter to the ultimate editor
Dear G-d, as you pick up your quill to begin the next best seller
Expectations are high because from experience, you’re a heck of a storyteller
Last years was a masterpiece, a page-turner with an unexpected hook
You are a literary genius, hence you’ve been commissioned to write the Life Book
May I make some suggestions...if that isn’t too bold
Although, you surely don’t need any, the Bible is still the #1 book sold
Add some eloquent dialogue, maybe a poem here to there
Borrow from Shakespeare, iambic pentameter to add a flare
Historical fiction is fun, but a touch of biography will make it all come true
Enter in Massiah to thicken the plot and add it to the sci-fi genre too
Flowery adjectives, magic realism, with a hitchcockian twist
Insert a love story featuring a romantic sunset where someone gets kissed
A strategic absence of words, Hemmingway’s silences say it best
Comedic Irony and humor work well, truth resonates when said ingest
Polemic rhetoric, mystical teaching, and philosophical complexes replete
Throw in a villain too, as long as you script in the defeat
May the writers block be locked away and the words just flow
If you need better lighting, some tea, or a proofreader, let me know
Would you like to use my labtop? It has Microsoft word and html
Use my mac for its audio applications, or are you more comfortable with a Dell?
Change the font, add italics, and increase the margins as you please
Remember to hit the save document button, the most important of the keys
Although I like mad libs, I pray you write with the utmost intention
Fill up every page and end it happily ever after...the ultimate redemption.
Expectations are high because from experience, you’re a heck of a storyteller
Last years was a masterpiece, a page-turner with an unexpected hook
You are a literary genius, hence you’ve been commissioned to write the Life Book
May I make some suggestions...if that isn’t too bold
Although, you surely don’t need any, the Bible is still the #1 book sold
Add some eloquent dialogue, maybe a poem here to there
Borrow from Shakespeare, iambic pentameter to add a flare
Historical fiction is fun, but a touch of biography will make it all come true
Enter in Massiah to thicken the plot and add it to the sci-fi genre too
Flowery adjectives, magic realism, with a hitchcockian twist
Insert a love story featuring a romantic sunset where someone gets kissed
A strategic absence of words, Hemmingway’s silences say it best
Comedic Irony and humor work well, truth resonates when said ingest
Polemic rhetoric, mystical teaching, and philosophical complexes replete
Throw in a villain too, as long as you script in the defeat
May the writers block be locked away and the words just flow
If you need better lighting, some tea, or a proofreader, let me know
Would you like to use my labtop? It has Microsoft word and html
Use my mac for its audio applications, or are you more comfortable with a Dell?
Change the font, add italics, and increase the margins as you please
Remember to hit the save document button, the most important of the keys
Although I like mad libs, I pray you write with the utmost intention
Fill up every page and end it happily ever after...the ultimate redemption.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Plug-ins
My journey was made possible by the multitudes of amazing people that have blessed me with hospitality, wisdom, love, and safety. Its incredible to travel to a land far away and find that everyone is your family. Plus, advertising/marketing in Israel is about 10 years behind, so I am glad to give a shout out.
Anything you want/need Israel related...
tourguides, story tellers, Shabbos plans, places to stay, restaurant recommendations, coffeeshops, places to go, people to meet, classes to attend, wines to sip, bi-partisan news links, private tutors, pottery makers, space for hosting events, how to get money to come to Israel, wedding planning, gammacks, graphic design, music, yoga instructors, reiki, dance, or advice ....do not hesitate to ask me. I have been so blessed to have met such amazing and gifted people and would love to share it.
If you need to buy gifts and want to support Israeli products, also feel free to contact me for suggestions. Below is a preliminary list, but for specifics...holler
Learning Institutions - If you are looking for a place to give tzadakah (charity), are interested in supporting Woman's Torah Learning, check out these organizations. They are changing the world...at least they changed mine.
(each program is unique and different, if you are interested in learning in Israel and have questions, I would love to be available)
Nutrition, Healers, Alternative Medical Practitioners
Anything you want/need Israel related...
tourguides, story tellers, Shabbos plans, places to stay, restaurant recommendations, coffeeshops, places to go, people to meet, classes to attend, wines to sip, bi-partisan news links, private tutors, pottery makers, space for hosting events, how to get money to come to Israel, wedding planning, gammacks, graphic design, music, yoga instructors, reiki, dance, or advice ....do not hesitate to ask me. I have been so blessed to have met such amazing and gifted people and would love to share it.
If you need to buy gifts and want to support Israeli products, also feel free to contact me for suggestions. Below is a preliminary list, but for specifics...holler
Learning Institutions - If you are looking for a place to give tzadakah (charity), are interested in supporting Woman's Torah Learning, check out these organizations. They are changing the world...at least they changed mine.
(each program is unique and different, if you are interested in learning in Israel and have questions, I would love to be available)
Nutrition, Healers, Alternative Medical Practitioners
- Shalva Clinic For Natural Health - Acupuncture, reflexology, and message clinic right next to the Old City Jerusalem. They are also a funky tea shop specializing in custom-made tea concoctions to suit health and needs. The services and prices are great!
- Zadok Chiropractic
- Tai Chai and Hebrew Letter Movement, Tzfat, by Yehudit Goldfarb
- Esther Alfasi from Bat Ayin, raw foods chef and yoga instructor for Women
- Sigalet, professional acupuncture who does home visits in and around Jerusalem
- Sarah Zadok, pregnancy coach and midwife
- Chaya Bracha, yoga in Jerusalem
- Many yoga and reiki instructors in multiple cities
- Baruch Nachshon Hebron
- Eva Ariela Lindberg Jerusalem
- Meryam Zislovich Tzfat
- Yael Avi-Yonah Jerusalem
- Sheva Chaya canvas and glassblower, Tzfat
- Ha'Orot: The Lights of Rav Kook - new age jazz with Rav Kook's lyrics
- Majuda - reggae, afro-beat meets hallelujah
- Aharit Hayamim - jammy rootsy goodness
- Moshav Band - Phish + Torah
- Soul Farm - what happens when Rabbis, blues, and RocknRoll get together
- A Shur Thing - support my family!! Moshe Shur and sons
- David Zeller - (of Blessed Memory) for meditation, relaxation, healing
- Prodezra - niggunim dirty south style
- Delia Spiers - angelic harmonies with major soul (for women listening only)
- Moran Sabbah - G-d loving spunky rockstar (for women listening only)
- Chana Bracha
- Lisa Aiken
- Kol Chevra - perpetuating the legacy of Shlomo Carlebauch
- Reuven Goldfarb - poet, essayist, fiction writer, storyteller, journalish, teacher
- Eva Ariala Lindberg - authored Tulip Love, a healing model for individuals & communities
- Tiferet Aromatherapy - organic essential oils available for personal and medicinal use
- House of Harrari Harps - great for gifts, they were commissioned by the Temple Institute to build the harps that will be used for the 3rd Temple (B''H)
- Dates and Organic grape fruit juice from Kibbutz SDE Eliyahu
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