Thank you for joining me, on a 29 days journey as we undertake a “cheshbon nefesh,” “accounting of the soul.” We will ask questions covering 29 traits, or middot one for each day of the month of Elul. 

The Hebrew month of Elul 

The Hebrew month of Elul offers us an opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days ahead. It is a time of introspection. The Torah inspires us to develop our character, Tikkun Middot, becoming better people by correcting our faults and improving our character.

Elul Self-Reflection #26  Mindfulness / מודעות

There is more than one way to practice mindfulness, but the goal of any mindfulness technique is to achieve a state of alert, focused relaxation by deliberately paying attention to thoughts and sensations without judgment.

Food for thought:

?האם את/ה יכול/ה לפעול במודעות

Are you able to act mindfully?

When do you tend to act without thinking, or without pausing to realize that you have a choice in how to respond?

As you look over the past year, do you see any destructive patterns or habits in your behavior, of which you would like to be more mindful going forward?

Do you meditate, or have another practice that helps you cultivate mindfulness?