Rosh Ha Shana is the celebration of the birth of the year. Yet there is an interesting twist to this seemingly innocent holiday. It is not just a birthday party full with food and celebration, it is also the beginning of the yearly personal audit. If you think of it, how often does one actually audit their behavior or their selves? One does taxes each year, maybe re-quote car insurance every once and a while, even re balances the portfolio every few years. Yet many religions have this kind of a reflection period at different times in their cycles. It plays an-anthropological role in the human Psyche.
For Jews between now and Yom Kippur,11 days hence, one is to consider what they have done. One looks at any situations they might wish to bring to a close or reconcile with a nicely placed "I'm sorry" or determination to do things a little differently in the year to come. One's reconciliation is to be between oneself and the injured party not between a person and god. This is a very human level of exchange, which in a way, has great potential to actually change and make things better in here and now. It is kind of proactive encouragement to take care of ones personal baggage on a yearly basis.
Of course as humans there is only so far we are going to take this and even if all one does is spend a short time considering the pro's and con's of your choices, over a yoga practice or two, it is a good investment in personal growth. Thankfully no forms to submit or calculations to do.
Well we have just had two very lovely evening dinners with friends. I made wonderful food that everyone enjoyed. The kids ate the least, being too happy to play with each other to eat. The adults enjoyed good food, conversation and some wine. Really good fun was had by all. This year my husband and I have been struggled with a rough cold which slowed us down a little, tossing some road blocks in the way. Yet, with a little luck and some great project management skills, I was able to make a meal fit for royalty and a warm environment that welcomed friends.
Now the reflection needs to start. Here come some blogs ladies and gentlemen.
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