Yesterday we said goodbye to the month of Adar, and with it the old year. I bet you didnt know one of Judaism's new years - in fact the oldest one, that we're told about in the Bible, is actually this month, the month of Nissan. Adar is a month of some chaos and confusion, as new life struggles under the surface of the earth, and the last husks of the old must decay and die away. But as we enter Nissan, the month of the spring, new emergence begins, and a new cycle of life. This month is blessed with much newness and possibility.
That was why our ladies got together last night to celebrate this new turning of the season. The healing of the month of Nissan is particularly associated with a healing of voice and expression, as symbolised by the telling of our story at the Passover Seder.
This month in general has led to some new opportunities and focus for healing. We've started a healing circle, where people can come together to share attention and support each other, and learn about and trade different forms of healing touch. Also this month our monthly movie was about Juliette de Baraicli Levy, a great pioneer of herbal and nutritional medicine for both humans and other mammals. After the movie we shared some different herbal teas and learnt about their uses.
Although we may want more light and more wellness at all times, our awareness of that need is usually most acute when we're suffering and in pain. I always find that Adar hurts. It did this year, but it was that pain that pushed me to reach out and call in more support, and invite in the newness which this month is sure to bring. Chodesh tov!
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