Thursday Iyar 29, 5703 44th day of the Omer **
Torah Lessons (5703)	Chumash: Bamidbar, Chamishi with Rashi. Tehillim: 140-150. Tanya: But as for (p. 273)...the sun itself. (p. 273).

The ascent of the soul [1] occurs three times daily, during the three times of Davening.

This is particularly true of the souls of Tzadikim who "go from strength to strength." [2]

It is certain that at all times and in every sacred place they may be, they offer invocation and prayer on behalf of those who are bound to them and to their instructions, and who observe their instructions.

They offer prayer in particular for their disciples and disciples' disciples, that G-d be their aid, materially and spiritually.

   

Notes:

1. (Back to text) Of the departed.

2. (Back to text) Tehillim 84:8, i.e. from level to level.

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Day two of week 7

Gevurah of malchut

Examine the discipline of your sovereignty and leadership. Although sovereignty is loving, it needs to be balanced with discipline. Effective leadership is built on authority and discipline.

There is another factor in the discipline of sovereignty: determining the area in which you have jurisdiction and authority. Do I recognize when I am not an authority? Do I exercise authority in unwarranted situations? Am I aware of my limitations as well as my strengths? Do I respect the authority of others? Dignity also needs discipline. A dignified person needs to have a degree of reserve.

Exercise for the day: Before taking an authoritative position on any given issue, pause and reflect if you have the right and the ability to exercise authority in this situation.

From:

A Spiritual Guide to the counting of the Omer

Forty-Nine Steps to Personal Refinement

The Forty-Nine Days of Sefirah

by Simon Jacobson

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