The New month of Elul begins this weekend. This is a month for forgiveness and taking responsibility for our own actions. This is the last month of the spiritual year. It is time take to action to become whole and pure to prepare for Rosh Hashanah, which is the next new moon.

Traditionally, every morning this month, we blow the Shofar (the ram’s horn) as a call to remind us to turn inwards and wake up to the true divine self that is always within.

As nature begins the dance of downward movement giving back to the earth, we can learn how to loosen our grip on what no longer serves and let it go as we expand into new ways of being with ourselves and in our relationships….

Sure, that sounds nice… and it’s easier said than done.

And the best way to start is to develop some practices or rituals that integrate your physicality with your goal.

For example, when you hear the Shofar every morning, or even if you do not, you can practice generating looseness in your body. Create a posture that is comfortable and relaxing for you and focus inwards for a few moments. Then focus on any opposition you are experiencing in your life. Where do you notice tightness in your body? Can you let it go? Can you take some deep breaths and return to the relaxed body? If not, it’s ok. Declare that you are a beginner and that you are new at this practice. Give it some time… you have all month long…. and your whole lifetime to be in practice.

It is said that on Rosh Hashanah, God sits on the throne… but first, in the month of Elul, God is with us in the field. Please Join us there…

WHEN: This here sunday afternoon, August 23rd at 1:00pm – 2:30pm

WHERE: In the Calendar Garden at Kayam Farm at Pearlstone

We will be outside with the plants and the soil. Please be prepared for any weather situation.

Directions to Pearlstone:
95 N to 695 West, exit on the left side
to exit 19: 795/Northwest Expressway
795 to the end, continue straight towards 30 North
Left at 2nd light=30 North.  go 3 miles
Left onto Mt. Gilead Rd.  go 50 yards or so, then follow signs for
Pearlstone/Camp Milldale.
Turn right into Pearlstone parking lot.
Continue walking in the direction you were driving to get to the main building.
From there, go left down the hill, past the greenhouse to the left and find the people standing outside.

If you cannot attend but would like to receive these emails bimonthly, or if you are interested in receiving Acupuncture please email Rachel at thatsthepoint@gmail.com