Please read the articles on https://www.rivertonshul.org/awareness to understand the character trait of Awareness.
I will be publishing the articles in the Mussar space for a progressive reading throughout the two weeks.
What were the "seeds" that started to erode your awareness today?
Think of several good things that happened today. What was your reaction to them in contrast to your moments of challenge?
If you lost you awareness today, is this something that you have lost your awareness over previously?
If you were on the verge of losing your awareness but didn't, what did you employ that worked?
Were you able to use prayer or meditation to suffer through the circumstances?
If you lost your awareness today, describe how it happened.
What causes you to lose awareness most often?
The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:
"You be holy, because I am holy"
Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)
We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.
Blessing to you all.
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