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Day 9 Counting the Omer 2013 Gevurah she b’Gevurah
Posted by RabbiMin in uncategorized on April 3, 2013
Discernment within Discernment
Gevurah implies setting boundaries based on what we discern. As anyone who has raised children, trained a dog or nurtured a home garden knows, appropriate boundaries are necessary for healthy growth. Recognizing the usefulness of restraint is a sign of maturity — emotionally and spiritually.
One personal example today. The 6 year old dog we rescued from the shelter a few weeks ago gets nervous and starts shaking in some situations. We discovered, however, that as soon as we put a leash and collar on him, he calms down. It is as if he knows he is safe when there are clear boundaries — and someone else is setting them! With boundaries discerned and set Charley is a happier dog….and so are his humans!