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Rosh Hashonah in the Kaballah

If you are into the Kaballah or want to learn more, this video may give you an entry way appropriate for this time of year - Rosh Hashonah, the Ten Days of Awe and Yom Kippur.

The Kaballah (or Cabala) is a form of Jewish mysticism but according to wikipedia, its definition varies according to the tradition and aims of those following it, from its religious origin as an integral part of Judaism, to Christian, New Age, or Occultist syncretic adaptions.

This video is a bit pithy for me, but since this is the first day of Rosh Hashonah, I thought I would share it  with you:

 

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The Summer Solstice

Usually today, June 21 is the summer solstice - the longest day in the year. But 2012 has thrown us a loop. In fact yesterday, June 20 was the solstice and was the longest day of this year. How did that happen?The summer solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest peak north of the equator. While we in the Northern Hemisphere get to celebrate summer, those in the Southern Hemisphere are cooling down for winter.

Though really as astronomical event, The Solstice has taken on greater meaning as a time of rejuvenation and transformation. Celebrations around areas such as Stonehenge are legendary.

As for me, I attended the Solstice Yoga in Times Square yesterday. What an event! If you like Yoga and are in NYC over the next Summer Solstice, don't miss it - register early.  But no matter how you celebrate or acknowledge the Solstice, keep in mind that going forward from yesterday, the days become a little shorter. Enjoy the sunlight for every second!

One Moment Meditation

In these busy times, it is good to find ways to reduce your stress. Here is an informative and simple guide to meditation. One Moment Meditation is a great site by author Martin Boroson who wrote One Moment Meditation - Stillness For People On the Go.

Boroson suggests that if we can learn to meditate in a moment, a fraction of time, then we can learn to meditate when and wherever we need it. This video will give you the baby steps to start on meditation. From there it is up to you.  

Winter Solstice - Meditative Moment

This from One Moment Meditation. Happy Solstice.

 

a solstice meditation

If you are reading this in the Northern Hemisphere, today is the shortest day of the year--a natural time for hibernation. If you are reading this in the Southern Hemisphere, today is the longest day of the year--a natural time for activity. But wherever you are, it is really just right now. So here is a One-Moment Meditation for right now. 1. Close your eyes. 2. As you inhale, think, “Only this.” 3. As you exhale, think, “Only this.” In this meditation, although your attention is quite focused, you may notice a feeling of expansion. This happens naturally, when there is no thought of past or future. There is just presence--infinite, eternal, and always right here. A very happy (Summer or Winter) Solstice to you ...