Equinox: Days of Awe

The period of weeks before and after the Autumn equinox is very auspicious. Day and night are mostly equal. There is a balance in the earth, also in our bodies and minds which are of the earth. This is a very good time to go deep and fly high, to cop to our foolishness and offer it up, to open up to grace and to set noble intentions for the season and year to come.
Not surprisingly many religions have holy periods at this time. The Hindu tradition honors and worships God as the divine mother for nine days in this period. The Jewish tradition honors the divine father and celebrates its highest holy days during this period known as the Days of Awe. Consider these intentions (kavvanot) for yourself and your life:

* To be effective on this occasion and in these rituals
* To transcend the old worlds you’ve been in
and transport to a new gestalt, world view and realm
* To go beyond the old box reality you’ve been living
and rise up see a new view of life and the universe
and live that in fullness,
* To be a witness to a sacred presence
wherever you are and wherever you go
* To become pure instruments
of God’s love and blessing in the world
* To find your voice, your true voice
and sing your own sweet song
* To let go any fears you have about looking bad or taking risks
and take on who you most love to be
and do what you most love to do
and share that with all