Teshuvah and Selichot

As we enter this blessed cycle

of repair and return,

the Mystery calls to us by name.

It's a loving and rousing call: listen, turn.

There's so much potential with the King in the field.

One single shift in us may move mountains,

but our courage and vulnerability are needed.

As we witness so much falsehood and so much hatred,

we are asked to be truthful and kind,

where have I caused harm or pain?

There's an art to forgiving ourselves

and asking others forgiveness.

It takes much love and generosity.

How healing is the revelation of our Oneness.

A slight turn in us

can bring an abundance of goodness.

May we be granted the vision

to see the beauty that surrounds us,

in the unfolding of the season,

in the humanity of our fellows.

In the Presence of the Infinite.

As we gaze at the innocence of a new born babe,

may we find in ourselves the tenderness

that opens the Way.