Is Meditation SELFISH? Sefirat HaOmer Jewish Meditation, Parshat Sh’mini

Sometimes we hear that meditation is selfish and self-indulgent. Is this true? If so, can selfishness actually be essential for helping others? In this episode, we’ll explore this through the first two of the lower seven sefirot on the Tree of Life, Hesed and Gevurah, and learn a teaching from the Torah reading, Parshat Sh’mini, Vayikra, Leviticus, 9:1. Includes guided Jewish meditation (Kabbalah meditation), Hebrew chants (Jewish chants) for Hesed and Gevurah, and quiet meditation with soft piano.

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https://www.torahofawakening.com/torah-of-awakening-teachings-408656/inner-honey-shmini-jewish-meditation

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Hebrew Chants in this Episode:

GEVURAH – Self-Discipline (Strength, Boundaries)
“BiG’vurah”
בָּרוּךְ ייְ אוֹזֵר יִשְׂרָאֵל בִּגְבוּרָה
BiG’vurah, BiG’vurah, Ozer Yisrael BiG’vurah (2x)
Barukh Hashem, Ozer Yisrael BiG’vurah (2x)
Blessed is the Divine, Who Strengthens Israel with G’vurah!
- Morning Blessings Liturgy (Scale: b2, b3, #4, b7)

HESED – Offering, Generosity (Lovingkindness)
“Hasadim Tovim”
בָּרוּךְ יְיְ גּוֹמֵל חֲסָדִים טוֹבִים
תְנֵֽנוּ הַיּוֹם וּבְכָל יוֹם לְחֵן וּלְחֶֽסֶד וּלְרַחֲמִים
Barukh Hashem Gomel Hasadim Tovim
T’neinu Hayom Uv’khol Yom L’khein Ul’Hesed Ul’Rakhamim
Blessed are You, Divine Reality, Who bestows Good Kindnesses;
Grant us today and every day: Grace, Loving-Kindness and Compassion!
- Morning Blessings Liturgy (Scale: b3, #4, b7)

0:00 Intro
1:30 Teaching on Parshat Sh’mini
8:43 Hesed & Gevurah affirmation/kavanah
10:24 Gevurah Chant: "BiG’vurah" (see words above)
13:50 Guided Integral Kabbalah Meditation - Three Portals
21:00 Quiet meditation with piano
27:21 Hesed Chant, Closing (see words above)

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