Thursday, January 14. In Biblical Israel, by this time, most of the rain had fallen, sowing was done, plants were germinating, and the sap was rising in trees, their fruits setting for the season. Here in the Great Lakes, of course, we are at the height of winter, weathering snow and ice, and hoping it won’t be too long before spring. This year we wonder how long it will be until life returns to “normal” – and yet we celebrate new beginnings, with the rollout of vaccines, and with a change in the government of our country.
The month Shevat is indeed a time for renewed life and vigor: its energy, inner renewal. According to our source Mindy Ribner, Shevat is a “hidden and mystical time of new beginnings and rebirth” – a time for “new inspiration and creativity” – an auspicious time to begin new projects. It is of course the month of Tu B’Shvat, this year on January 28th, the holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees. According to our source Jill Hammer, our sage Rabbi Nachman of Braslav told us that every seed has an angel whispering to it: “Grow, grow!” May the newness of opportunity grow into real change in this new season of the trees. —- Kirby (with apologies for the late post)
The next Rosh Chodesh walking meditation will be Rosh Chodesh Adar, NOTE CORRECTED DATE Saturday, February 13, at 7:30 am. (We are taking a hiatus from full moon meditation for the winter). Social distancing will be observed; please wear a mask. Contact us for location.
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