At our meeting we spoke about many things. In the beginning of the meeting, we skipped the small talk and launched into a lively spiritual conversation that made me think of the phrase "we are spiritual beings having a physical experience."
Is technology connecting people more and more and raising our vibration?
Joni gave the example of her relatives being able to attend her father's unveiling from all over the world on zoom.
After settling down I shared the reading for day 11 of the counting of the Omer. The counting of the omer is about spiritual preparation for receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai.
Day 11 was
Netzach of Gevurah
Endurance in Discipline
Effective discipline must be enduring and tenacious.
Is my discipline consistent or only when forced?
Do I follow through with discipline?
Am I perceived as a weak disciplinarian?
[Perhaps simply ask yourself why or how is your discipline affecting your own heart and consciousness]
(Text taken from Jacobson, Rabbi Simon, The Counting of the Omer, 2019, Meaningful Life Center)
Approximately half of us admitted to being over disciplined and half under disciplined. There was discussion about the desire to improve sleeping habits as part of becoming more disciplined. We also talked about the fast pace of life in the United States compared to other countries where they take much longer lunches.
Does discipline become more authentic and heart based if we take the time to pause for sleep and meals?
Ché reminded us that everything boils down to love and fear. Perhaps when we pause for discipline, it's a transformational time to face our fears. I remember reading that one of the best gifts we can give our children is simply sitting down to dinner as a family every evening. Everyone stops rushing activity by simply sharing a meal and allowing for relaxation, conversation and emotion. Perhaps discipline allows fear to be transformed into love.
Annette reminded us that instead of waiting for the afterlife, we can consciously live our lives now. Joy is part of the unfolding.
Alex has found that it is helpful to say the morning blessings, perhaps setting the tone for conscious discipline.
Boundless blessings to all of you. Please let me know if Wednesday, May 17 works for our next Kabbalah meeting and if Wednesdays, in general, works for you. Our next meeting will be in person with a zoom link for Annette or anyone else out of town.
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