![]() ![]() 19:2)-that is, each individual found favor ( hen) in his friends’ eyes. Israel attained this through “and Israel encamped ( va-yichan) there” (Ex. because the light of the giving of the Torah begins to shine on Lag BaOmer. When they arrived at Lag BaOmer, at Hod she-beHod-the innermost soul of beauty-they repaired this quality. Clearly, they had damaged the quality of Hod, as we have mentioned. The Talmud explains that the disciples of Rabbi Akiva they did not show honor to one another their eyes were cast jealously upon each other. Thus, it becomes impossible to feel hatred or jealousy for a friend who has been granted beauty or majesty-as not you!- since all of this comes from God. 96:6)-all of one’s beauty really comes from Him. Know that “beauty and majesty are His” (Ps. ![]() That day represents Hod she-beHod, and repairing the quality of Hod means becoming aware, uplifting and returning all beauty to God. I heard the following about Lag BaOmer from our sainted master and teacher, the Rebbe of Biala (may his memory be a blessing). Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak of Aleksander (1853–1910) translation by Professor Ariel Evan Mayse It takes a heartfelt thank-you and surrender to the Other to activate submission to the greater wisdom of the Creator. The secret of the sefira of hod lies in acceptance. We become open to the signposts that direct our own tentative steps. Choosing our battles carefully enables us to see the forest as well as the trees. On the contrary, it means that we engage in life fully, that we ride the rhythms of life and sing to the cosmic winds. To surrender to life's exigencies does not mean that one meekly turns the other cheek. The basis of hod allows the creation of a neutral and accepting stance and the manifestation of a more positive disposition. Adopting a stance of natural curiosity and visualizing a positive outcome raises our tolerance for discomfort. It is not to be equated with passivity.ĭo we really know what is around the corner? Can we really decide in advance whether an occurrence is going to bring benefit or cause harm? Our only realistic alternative is to remain curious and open, to accept the moment as it arises and follow its development. Hod opens us up to the opportunity that adversity provides. The sefira of hod molds meaningful acceptance.
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