Uprooting Negative Energy through Forgiveness
On Zoom!
Dates: Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 12, 19
Time: Noon-2 pm EST | 7-9 pm Israel
This course guides us in self refinement synchronized with the energy of the months of Tevet and Shevat. At first glance, Tevet looks like a dark month, where anger and agitation rule rampantly.
“He made the letter Ayin king over agitation, He bound a crown to it and with it He formed Capricorn in the Universe and Tevet in the year, and the liver in the soul” (Sefer Yetzira, Chapter 5).
Yet, the month takes its name from Hatavah, self-betterment and preparation for illumination. This process continues during the month of Shevat with its letter Tzadi symbolizing righteousness. The work of these two months enables us to become like the fruit-bearing tree to which humanity is compared.
Overcoming negativity through anger management and forgiveness during Tevet is completed by increasing righteousness, through elevating fears, strengthening emunah and praising Hashem with music and song during Shevat. The letter of Tevet which means “Eye” alludes to the change of perspective necessary for learning to view even what agitates us to the extreme as a most welcome challenge to reach self-refinement and forgiveness. Anger is compared to idol-worship, because it has no place, when we truly believe in
Hashem and trust that whatever He sends our way – even the darkest negativity – has a purpose to help us grow and improve our character. We can utilize the sparks of agitation, which challenge us during Tevet as a springboard to uproot anger and grow deeper roots of faith and trust in Hashem during Shevat. We will furthermore learn about how music is used in the Torah for healing and to expel negative energy.
We will practice EmunaHealing exercises for forgiveness, transforming negativity and resentments and overcoming fear while receiving practical tools for how to channel our fears, angers and negative feelings in positive ways.
