Autumn Winds and our Essential Selves--The Sparks of Elul We dog sat this past month. Yes after going back and forth about getting a pandemic puppy, we went with dog sitting-- a much easier path. And as I walked the dog the other night, I felt that first Autum wind. Yes, as Simon and Garfunkel said about August, “the autumn winds grow chilly and cold.” And this year, Elul, the month of reflection before the Chagim comes early. So as the hints of fall are emerging, the hints of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur are in the air. I came across an amazing book called Rimzei Elul, the Hints of Elul, by R. Eyal Vered. This sweet book has become my companion on this year’s journey. Each day, R. Vered gives a 2-3 page reflection on the journey of Elul to share. A few of his lessons… Celebrate Alone-ness, While Avoiding Loneliness Every day in Elul we recite Tehilim 27. At its end, we say, “כִּֽי־אָבִ֣י וְאִמִּ֣י עֲזָב֑וּנִי ׃ Though my father and mother abandon me...” While some sadly
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