In this shiur, Maynard dives deeper into the connection between Tiferet, healing and integration. He emphasizes the strength of self-awareness in the process of personal growth. If Tiferet is the harmonious song composed of both high and low notes, then there are low notes we have to address, yet they are often pushed down and thus unresolved.
In his book “Dance of the Omer”, Rav Benji brings explores the concept of hirhurim, or intrusive thoughts, and how they can be a sign of unresolved issues. He suggests going back to the root of these thoughts and identifying the underlying causes in order to find healing. Maynard encourages gratitude for the challenges and opportunities for growth, and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and seeking help from Hashem.
Takeaways
- Iyar is the month of healing and Tiferet is the week of healing.
- Healing is not always pain free.
- Intrusive thoughts can be a sign of unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
- Go back to previous steps, in this case acceptance, when needed.
- Gratitude for challenges and opportunities for growth can lead to transformation.
- Self-reflection and seeking help from Hashem are important in the process of healing and integration.
Chapters
00:00 Iyar and Tiferet – The Time for Healing
01:20 Gevurah in the Face of Foreign Thoughts
05:11 Gratitude for Challenges and Opportunities
08:18 Self-Reflection and Seeking Help for Healing
13:26 Transformation through Progress