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Life’s Matrix

June 17, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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With emuna we understand that life is a matrix; we are all connected and each of us holds a vital piece of the puzzle of life that remains empty if not properly set in place. Living a life of Torah and emuna promotes a life of loyalty (emuna = ne’emanut); each of us is dedicated to our collective mission in life and understands that each of us is dependent on the other on our journey to geula.

The need to be loved and bestow love is a universal need hardwired into every human being; the list of studies proving this is endless. Torah’s teachings are packed with instructions on how to give love and be compassionate to others under all circumstances.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Who can you bestow unconditional love to today?

Genuine Transcendence

June 12, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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G-d’s Presence is not automatically clear. G-d deliberately puts in place hindrances and doubts, remaining hidden in order that we have free will to choose whether to search for Him or not. Yet, G-d is always there, communicating to us through the circumstances of our lives. Every person, event and issue are all opportunities to ‘see’ G-d. The events of our lives are Divine signposts, indicating His Presence and directing us to our next destination.

Emuna enables us to see more of the full picture, even if it is not right there in front of us. This emuna mindset enables us to live a calmer, emotionally balanced life as a result.
Feel & Heal exercise:

Find a crack on a wall. Try to make out the picture of an object from it. Contemplate how everything in life is about forming a complete picture from the fragments that are presented to us. Use this exercise to remind yourself of G-d’s loving Presence in times when you may not readily see or feel it.

Living in Tune

June 11, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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There is only one– Echad, Yichid u’Meyuchad, One, single and unique Creator – Who sustains our every living breath. Emuna is internalizing this knowledge in our hearts to the point where our emotions are calmed and equalized as a result.

Living life completely in tune with Hashem’s presence opens our eyes to the many joys in life that we may otherwise overlook. Emuna removes the masks of hardship and reveals a Loving G-d that is always with us.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Close your eyes and visualize how it feels to be ‘tucked in’ to a comfortable, warm bed after a long day. Imagine someone lovingly stroking your forehead as you drift off to sleep. Imagine falling asleep with a smile of contentment, knowing you are loved and all your needs are being completely taken care of by the Number One Caregiver.

Mission Possible

June 5, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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We are emissaries of G-d here to fulfill our unique task that no one else can do. Each individual has his/her own tafkid (purpose). The greatest Rabbi cannot achieve the calling we were sent here to fulfill. As an agent of G-d’s will, we are enveloped with Divine energy called koach hamishalayach (literally “the strength of the sender”). G-d grants us the strength, knowledge and ability to achieve our purpose. Staying loyal to our G-dly mission serves as a protective layer, warding off negativity and evil from entering our lives.

The Ba’al Shem Tov teaches that everyday a Bat Kol, a Heavenly voice echoes from Mount Chorev (the mountain on which the Torah was given), sending us a reminder of our true mission. Even though we may not be consciously aware of it, our soul listens to this call, receiving a new outpouring of strength, guidance and tools to help us accomplish our G-dly mission. As long as we stay on our true path, we will continuously receive the blessings directly from our Creator.

Feel & Heal exercise:

The Heavenly echoes come in the form of seemingly random desires and thoughts. Pay attention today to those moments and recognize they are ‘calls from above’. Whether we embrace or remove them is our choice. 

Your Life’s Mission

June 4, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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Our souls did not want to part from G-d and descend into this world of Asiya, action. Rather, they were content to bask in the boundless Heavenly light. However, G-d instructed they must go down to become greater than they currently were in the higher realms.

The Midrash describes the intimate conversation between G-d and the soul, and tells of the soul’s disappointment in having to go down to this world and disconnect from her source of vitality. In response to the soul’s imploring G-d for an opportunity to become one with His light again, G-d granted her the ability to reveal His infinite light in all of creation.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Think about your unique mission in this world. Check where your resistance is and strive to take one further step to embrace it.

You Are Precious

June 3, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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One of the beautiful mitzvot hasheivat aveidah, the return of a lost object to its rightful owner also entails the return of oneself to oneself. It may take a lifetime to find out how precious we are and one of the clearest ways is through remembering where we came from.

The mystical teachers simplify the question of the soul’s origin through the following parable. Just as a rock carved from a mountain consists of the same elements of the mountain so too is our soul founded on complete G-dly perfection. Within each of us pulsates a piece of G-dliness literally infusing us with vital life force every moment.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Place your hand on your upper chest and feel each breath you breathe. You are receiving pulsating Divine energy with every inhale and exhale. 

Coming out of the Darkness

May 28, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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As our feelings come out of the dark and surface, we are here to explore and confront them, even befriend and welcome them with the intention to better ourselves.  Our faults are the raw material we have come to fix; they are the reason for existence to perfect the imperfect. To achieve complete wholeness we should accept, work through and let go of our many parts we attempt to push away. Fixing ourselves means fixing the world since we are a small world.

So too when a person observes the 365 prohibitions by refraining from what is forbidden, the spiritual sustenance that comes from carrying out the positive commandments is able to flow through the 365 channels of the divine soul to vitalize the 248 limbs. When a person fails to perform a particular mitzvah, the corresponding limb will lack its proper nourishment.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Contemplate the association between a physical pain you may be experiencing, had at one point or is in your family history and a spiritual weakness or imperfection. Many times, we can clearly see the connection.

Higher States

May 22, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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We are summoned to fix what went wrong in our psyche, body and emotions as a result of the sin. Questions such as ‘Who am I’ and ‘What is the purpose of this life’ can either pose instability or awaken us to higher understanding and acceptance. Dedicated Torah study, emuna strengthening and prayer are the spiritual backbones and wean us back to wholesomeness. The commandments are opportunities to connect to higher states of consciousness and tap into our higher potential. However many times we resist the messages G-d sends us. 

Often the messages come in the form of bitter elixir met by defense and denial.  Although difficult to accept, G-d may hand over our life’s lessons through distressful circumstances and may transmit a message that requires that we change certain aspects in life. The ego does not allow us to readily accept this is Divine sent nonetheless we need to embrace the message and make the necessary changes to heal.

Feel & Heal exercise:

Contemplate: which distressful area in my life clearly shows me that I need to change?

Remember Whose You Are

May 20, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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Emuna is conscious reaching and connecting to one’s deepest self; focused expansive perception – an appreciation of the limitless awesomeness of our Creator. Submission to G-d’s will is an act of self-expression that stems from knowing there is an authority, the authority, that knows better than me what’s good for me.

Oswald Chambers said in order to find peace, “Remember who you are and whose you are.” When we forget G-d, we wonder who is in charge of us and sees me. That trigger sets anxiety into our lives. If G-d does not love me then bad things will keep happening. 

Feel & Heal exercise:

Remember the Torah teachings that G-d is good; G-d is just and loves us to no end. Let a deep sigh of relief settle in and feel the anxiety begin to dissipate.

Change

May 13, 2019
Orit Esther Riter

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Life constantly renews itself each year we review the same Torah portion for the week over again. Here we learn that reflecting on the reoccurring lessons from a fresh angle and applying them to current life challenges is beneficial. Though we are born with innate tendencies, our role is to face our weak character traits and become more G-dly by rising above our seeming nature and growing. Growing takes courage and having the emuna that our Creator can see our growth and be proud of our strength helps us take the leap above nature.

Feel & Heal exercise:

As we travel through the Omer and look for ways towards self-improvement let us ask, “What area in my life do I receive the same signs to grow but face difficulty?” Take one small step towards the growth that awaits you.

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