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A New Dayenu For Troubled Times
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
The word Dayenu comes from the Passover story and refers to a song that celebrates the Exodus of the Jewish slaves from Egypt where they were held captive by the pharaoh and compelled to work without ceasing at the whim of the taskmaster’s whip. When they were freed, they expressed gratitude that God had not…
The Trigger Is The Treasure
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
“The moment we have an expectation or require anything to make us feel whole and free we have committed it and ourselves to a form of bondage; and in our desire for freedom and liberation we have become its slave.”-Erica Taxin Bleznak This being human carries with it myriad opportunities to test our loftiest ideals.…
Down A Long Road: Honoring Richie Havens
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
Yesterday, the music and social justice community on Earth lost a peace troubadour and the one in Heaven welcomed him with open arms and I imagine greeted him and blessed him for a job well done. Richie Havens, whose great big heart gave out yesterday at the age of 72, may be best known for his role as…
Declaring Independence
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
I love ritual. It links me to my Source and helps me to turn inward, while simultaneously making needed outward changes. On holidays that have symbolic meaning, I particularly like to work/play with creative ideas. As we are approaching the celebration of the 4th of July in the U.S., I decided to make two lists,…
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