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During this time, "Days of Awe" is a time of self reflection and being truthful with yourself.

Over the next days, ask yourself:

The Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) are the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a time of deep reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Here are 15 meaningful questions you can address during this period to help you engage in introspection, growth, and healing:

In what areas of my life have I fallen short this past year?
(Reflect on moments where you didn’t live up to your values or potential.)

Have I wronged anyone intentionally or unintentionally, and how can I make amends?
(Consider if there are relationships in need of repair.)

How have I treated the people closest to me?
(Think about whether you’ve been present, kind, and understanding with family and friends.)

What habits or behaviors do I need to change to be a better version of myself?
(Identify actions that no longer serve your growth.)

Am I taking responsibility for my actions, or do I tend to blame others?
(Explore how you approach accountability.)

How can I be more mindful of my words and actions to avoid hurting others?
(Reflect on your communication and its impact on those around you.)

What are the blessings in my life that I’ve overlooked or taken for granted?
(Focus on gratitude for the things you may not always appreciate.)

In what ways have I grown spiritually this past year, and where do I need to deepen my connection with God?
(Evaluate your spiritual journey and where you want to focus moving forward.)

What fears or anxieties have held me back from pursuing what truly matters to me?
(Think about the internal barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals.)

How can I practice more forgiveness—both toward others and myself?
(Consider where you may need to let go of resentment and embrace compassion.)

What are my most important goals for the coming year, and how can I take steps toward them?
(Think about how to align your actions with your values and aspirations.)

How can I contribute more to my community and help those in need?
(Reflect on ways you can offer support and kindness to others.)

Am I living authentically, or am I holding back parts of myself out of fear or conformity?
(Examine how closely you’re living in alignment with your true self.)

What are the regrets I have from the past year, and what can I learn from them to avoid repeating mistakes?
(Use your regrets as lessons for personal growth.)

How can I renew my sense of purpose and meaning in life during this sacred time?
(Think about the steps you can take to live more intentionally and purposefully.)

These questions are meant to guide your self-reflection, helping you engage in the deep spiritual work of repentance, forgiveness, and renewal during the Days of Awe.

Can you do this? Can you even fathom trying? Change is coming whether you want it to come or not, its a comin!

I was reading the Torah study today and this stood out at me and I had to honestly as myself this same question.

• Differences should be used as building blocks for harmony, not conflict.

We KNOW what we KNOW because of our Journey in life, but our Beliefs and the moments we choose to stop KNOWING and take that belief as it is and we hold it, protect it, find everything to substantiate it.. well so does someone else...

Since I've "understood" and learned this lesson, I've really had to look at everything I thought I belived and rethink it and you know, I won't stop at believing, we aren't meant to believe, we are meant to KNOW.

Elohim did not create us to "STOP and BELIEVE" but to live in curiosity and other people's views bring that.

Doesn't mean you have to agree with theirs, just hear it, The Torah this week talks about the Prayer we are to recite daily and one of the instructions is to close your eyes in its recitation... why you ask? Because we don't hear well with our eyes, we hear with our ears.

So next time someone says something that rubs you wrong, its not because you don't like what they say, its because it is causing uncomfort in your belief... stop and listen, hear them, then continue to know.. we shouldn't be afraid to share our journey with one another, but everyone has gotten so "touchy" that we don't share anything anymore! STOP IT!!!

LETS find harmony in our journey of knowing more, there is so much that someone can feed into our lives if we let them...

On that same note, you were not created to be a door mat either, boundaries are there for a reason, not everyone's intentions, especially today and to share their heart with you.

I pray everyday that there will come a day that I can live, where people on this earth realize that this reality we've created is not the one that Elohim has created or what he wants for us, there is so much more out here for those that want to know.

"Differences should be used as building blocks for harmony, not conflict"

During my time with My Father this morning as the sun started to push back the darkness, he gave me this and it brought great saddness to my heart and provoked me to pray for everyone ..
This is not for everyone or maybe it is, but if it makes you mad, consider why? Why do these words irritate you so badly? Are they true? If it brings saddness, pray and be aware of these things. Life is about change and when there is uncomfort, change needs to be made.

Dear America,

It saddens me to see this nation become what it is today. To hear the venom that spills from your mouths. To witness the inaction and lack of responsibility, the disrespect in a country that once stood proud, now tainted by entitlement and ingratitude.

No one owes you anything. You owe our nation, our culture, our communities, and our families your very best every single day.

I watch as you sit idly by, aware of what needs to be done, yet choosing to ignore it, hoping someone else will step up in your place.

The lies you tell yourself have become your truth, closing off your hearts and ears. You’ve grown deaf to the voices that challenge your falsehoods, unwilling to consider another perspective. I put people in front of you for that very reason and you attack them and can't even consider why they came into your world at that moment. Your reaction to anything that threatens these lies is to flee or to attack—this is cowardice.

But remember, truth does not need to be defended.

I pray that you see yourself for what you’ve become—tolerant of complacency and disgrace. It’s time to stop. Choose a different path. Be better than you were yesterday.

Learn the lessons life offers so that we can grow and improve. Seek the good in everything, knowing that you must go through the bad to appreciate the good.

Respect one another. Respect yourself. Strive to be better today than you were yesterday.

Learn this vital lesson: Give and receive with grace, and mature to the point where you can see that the intentions of others are not to harm you, but to offer something of value. You don’t have to accept everything, but learn to receive with dignity.

Take responsibility for your inaction and do something.

Learn what it means to serve and to care.

Elohim