Thursday, December 12, 2019 – 14 Kislev 5780

Vayishlach: Genesis 32:4-36:43

Pause, empty, and see the soul hiding behind the mirror image.  When you see the soul in another and hear his or her inner truth, you cannot help but recognize that person’s sincerity and feel love.  (Creativity, p. 278)

Friday, December 13, 2019 – 15 Kislev 5780

Vayishlach: Genesis 32:4-36:43

Jacob’s only daughter, Dinah, loves Shechem.  Shechem agrees to the rite of circumcision before marrying Dinah.  But on the third day of healing, the brothers of Dinah murder Shechem and every male in his city.

Imagine a world in which there is only love.  Imagine living one day in the awareness that you are loved and supported totally and, in turn, are totally loving and supportive of others.  (Compassion, p. 120) 

Saturday, December 14, 2019 – 16 Kislev 5780

Vayishlach: Genesis 32:4-36:43

Isaac dies at 180 years of age, and is buried at Mamre by his sons, Jacob and Esau.

The sage accumulates nothing.  
Having used what he had for others, 
He has even more, 
Having given what he had to others, 
What he has is even greater.

Lao Tzu 
(Compassion, p. 117)

Sunday, December 15, 2019 – 17 Kislev 5780

Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23

Jacob settles in Canaan.  Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph, dreams that the sun, moon, and eleven stars bow to him.  And Joseph’s eleven brothers hate him.

There are other worlds within your mind that access information in unique ways.  There are your dreams and your intuitions.  Have the courage to act on the inner voice that calls to you.  (Harmony, p. 185) 

Monday, December 16, 2019 – 18 Kislev 5780

Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23

A man comes upon Joseph wandering in the fields, and directs Joseph to his brothers in Dothan.

At every intersection and doorway in your life there is a guard, a messenger of God.  Sometimes it is a friend who encourages you to move forward.  Sometimes it is a challenging situation that places stumbling blocks in your path.  Sometimes it is an inner voice or vision that beckons you to heed its call.  In whatever form the guard appears, stay focused and follow the divinely directed course of your life.  (Success, p. 211)

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – 19 Kislev 5780

Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23

Joseph’s brothers sell him to the Midianites, who bring Joseph to Egypt.

Every person is a new organism who is here to fulfill a destiny that contributes his or her uniqueness to a far greater story in a larger world than themselves.  (Success, p. 215)

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – 20 Kislev 5780

Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23

Joseph is then sold to Pontiphar, an officer of Pharoah.  But God is with Joseph.  “Whatever he did, God made it succeed through His hand.”

Your desire to receive God’s light and touch God’s essence is the highest goal, greatest challenge, and ultimate reciprocal partnership you can have.  (Creativity, p. 284)