Creativity as a Path to Divine Connection
Using our creative gifts is a powerful way to express what’s in our hearts. When we create with intention, we attune to something larger than ourselves—a holy flow of insight and presence. In this sense, creativity is not just a form of self-expression; it’s a path to connection with the Divine.
Everything is connected.
When we live with this awareness, we become more aligned with the sacredness of all life. Whether we create with words, paint, movement, music, or through acts of kindness and justice, the creative spark within us is a sacred gift—and cultivating it brings us closer to the Source of all creation.
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Emor, includes one of the most detailed liturgical calendars in the Torah, outlining sacred times and holy convocations. Among them is the commandment to “elevate the Omer before God” (Leviticus 23:11) the verse I chose to illustrate for my Torah illumination series. The act of elevating the Omer reminds us to lift up the ordinary, to infuse time with intention, and to honor our connection to the sacred cycles of life.
Abundant Blessings
A Prayer for Parashat Emor
May we strive to notice,
appreciate, and express gratitude
for our abundant blessings:
the inherent beauty of nature
and the earth on which we live,
the air we breathe, the water we drink,
the clothes we wear, the places we live,
the food we eat.
May we celebrate the opportunity
to make a difference in the world;
to pursue meaningful work,
to create with purpose and joy,
and to accompany—and be accompanied by—
people we love.
May we elevate our ability
to be fully present each day—
to pause, breathe, receive,
and honor the wonder
of being alive and inspired.
Let Your Creativity Shine
I often journal about creativity, and wanted to share this 9-part panel of hand-lettered inspirations that I hope will nurture your creative spirit.
Counting the Omer: Embracing the Journey
As we continue counting the Omer—moving from freedom toward revelation—we enter Week 6, which is associated with Yesod, the sefirah of foundation, relationship, and sacred connection. Yesod is the bridge between intention and action, vision and manifestation. It teaches us that we grow through our connections—to each other, to the Divine, to the world around us. Here’s my blessing for the week of Yesod:
Journaling Questions for Week 6: Yesod
- What relationships help support and sustain your spiritual growth?
- How do you experience connection—with yourself, with others, with the Divine?
- Where are you being called to build or repair a foundation in your life?
- How can you be more intentional in expressing gratitude for those who walk beside you?
This is a new, contemporary interpretation of the Seven Lower Sefirot in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life that I plan to include in the Guided Omer Journal I’ve been working on.
Closing Blessing
May your heart be open
to the blessings that surround you,
and may your soul be nourished
by the gifts of creativity, connection,
and Divine inspiration.
May you find joy in your unfolding journey,
and may all you create come from a place of love.