Opening the Heart

We were sitting this morning, about fifteen friends, the way we sit almost every morning. I asked for help about a problem I was facing and each gave their best. I noticed that even though I encouraged a new comer to say their view, I did not hear them. I judged them and thought they were not referring to me. My heart was close to him. Another friend who was not that articulate, but one whom I have lived for awhile, when he said something, I went straight to the core of my heart - it helped!

I realized that often it is not what is being said, but how it is being heard. It may sound trivial and redundant, but the experience was authentic. 

That's all...

The Kabbalah Congress

I just came back from the Kabbalah Congress in the Catskills and I am so buzzed! I wish I could put it into words. What was so wonderful there?
First, it was mostly done by volunteers. It cut a lot on the cost and created a very laid back atmosphere. It was difficult to distinguish between a teacher and a student since all of us wore the same kind of name tags. There was a special place with small round tables where students could present their questions, and teachers answered.
Dr. Leitman himself the main teacher was very informative and warm. I met wonderful people, one of them a friend from my childhood I did not meet in thirty years. I came out wanting to be involved, be part of that movement.
If you are inspired to look into it - tell me what you think.

The link is http://www.kabbalah.info/

Peace,
Aviva