Honoring the Beauty of What Is Parashat Kedoshim • Week 5 of the Omer: HodThemes: Gratitude • Empathy • Humility • Holiness Called to Holiness This week’s Torah portion, Kedoshim, begins with a sacred invitation:“You shall be holy, for I, Adonai your God, am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). Holiness, in this context, is not an abstract ideal but a conscious practice—rooted in kindness, honesty, justice, and compassion. It is a call to embody our highest values, and to recognize the spark of Divinity implanted within ourselves and everyone we meet. This image serves as a visual mantra—a watercolor whisper from the soul reminding us that holiness is our birthright and our calling. Sacred Stillness, Sacred Space Holiness often begins in quiet moments—in the stillness where we become attuned to what is true for us in this moment. As I wrote in one of my many journaling pages, we are each an expression of God’s Holy presence. A Transformative Realization We embark on a transformative journey when we recognize that we are holy because we are created in the image of the Divine. This awareness shifts everything. It realigns our intentions and opens our hearts to the holiness in others. […]
Archives for May 2025
Journey Toward Wholeness:
This week’s Torah portions, Tazria–Metzora, explore themes of disconnection, healing, and reintegration. While ancient in origin, these stories speak directly to our spiritual journey—especially as we count the Omer and reflect on the Sefirot, the Divine qualities within.
In my latest blog post, I share how the Kabbalistic Tree of Life can help illuminate our inner process of transformation. You’ll also see new artwork integrating the Sefirot with a vibrant tree illustration—reminding us that growth is rooted, sacred, and cyclical.