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the Den's Mindfulness + Meditation Circle Transitioning Energetic States Parashat SheminiIn addition to an exploration of the tragic account in Parashat Shemini of the death of Nadav and Abihu - it invites an example highlighting the awareness of our energetic states as we move through life and experience different emotions.
Shemini also teaches on the laws of ritual purity including the purifying power of the mikvah (a pool of water meeting specified qualifications) and the wellspring. Thus the people of Israel are enjoined to “differentiate between the impure and the pure.”
These two accounts touch on concepts of mindfulness that invite us to deepen our awareness of our fluctuating emotions/energetic states and invites us to explore ways to be loving as we move into other states – or seek to be in a different emotional/spiritual space than we currently are in.
As we transition into Passover and this season of renewal, we find ourselves simultaneously holding the trauma of October 7th and its aftermath: fear, pain, sadness, uncertainty, etc along with other emotions.
What can we learn from the ancient tradition of transitioning from one energetic state to the next, whether through the ritual of mikvah/ritual immersion, or through other rituals and practices - candle lighting, breathing, meditation, connecting into nature that can aid us as we move into a season of renewal during this unprecedented moment in recent Jewish history.
This teaching is followed by a guided meditation.
One Year Later: Cultivating Hope + Comfort A Mindfulness Meditation ExperienceIn light of the brutal attacks by Hamas in Israel, we create a sacred container for our community at the Den to come together for meaningful connection, Jewish text study, and reflection as we seek support and comfort during this difficult time.
We will intentionally move from the inside out: starting with time for silent reflection and journaling, then moving into studying texts where we'll explore Jewish wisdom for this moment; highlighting how coming together in times of grief and leaning on God and Torah enable us to find grounding, support, and comfort as we access the depths of our broken hearts.
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